INDIA MPs’ jackets spark BJP outrage.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a parliamentary session, wearing a jacket with the slogan “Modi-Adani Ek Hai” emblazoned on it. He also placed a sticker bearing the slogan on his trademark white T-shirt, making a bold statement against the government.
Gandhi claimed that the Prime Minister could not initiate an investigation into Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, due to alleged deep connections between the two. “If Prime Minister Modi allows a probe into Adani, it would essentially be a probe against himself,” Gandhi declared, underlining his long-standing allegations about favoritism and corruption involving the industrialist and the BJP-led government.
The INDIA bloc MPs, of which Gandhi is a prominent leader, joined the protest, wearing jackets with the same slogan and raising the issue in the Lok Sabha. Their coordinated effort disrupted the proceedings, leading to a heated exchange between the opposition and ruling party MPs.
The BJP strongly condemned the move, with party leaders accusing Gandhi and the opposition of resorting to theatrics instead of engaging in constructive dialogue. Union Ministers expressed outrage, labeling the act a breach of parliamentary decorum and an attempt to tarnish the Prime Minister’s reputation without substantiating claims.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla intervened, warning the protesting MPs against flouting parliamentary norms. He urged all members to maintain decorum and focus on legislative responsibilities rather than engaging in disruptive actions.
The controversy stems from allegations against the Adani Group, which has faced scrutiny following a report by Hindenburg Research earlier this year, accusing it of stock manipulation and accounting fraud. While the Adani Group has denied all charges, opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have consistently targeted the government, alleging its complicity in shielding the industrialist from accountability.
This protest underscores the deepening political divide in Parliament, with the opposition ramping up its campaign against the BJP on issues of governance and alleged corporate favoritism. As tensions rise, the session’s productivity hangs in the balance, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
In a striking protest, leaders from several INDIA bloc parties took a bold stand on the Parliament premises, donning black jackets adorned with stickers that read “Modi Adani Ek Hai”
The protest stemmed from the opposition’s long-standing allegations of favoritism by the BJP-led government toward industrialist Gautam Adani. The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, has accused the government of shielding Adani from accountability following allegations of financial irregularities.
The MPs wearing the symbolic jackets raised slogans and marched in unison, catching the attention of lawmakers and onlookers alike. The protest disrupted parliamentary proceedings, with opposition leaders reiterating their demand for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who participated in the protest, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being complicit in the alleged irregularities. “Modi cannot allow a probe into Adani because that would mean probing himself,” Gandhi stated, intensifying the opposition’s claims of crony capitalism.
The BJP dismissed the protest as a political gimmick, accusing the opposition of resorting to theatrics instead of engaging in meaningful debate. Union Ministers criticized the INDIA bloc’s actions, calling them disruptive and unbecoming of parliamentary decorum.
Speaker Om Birla expressed displeasure over the protests and warned the MPs against violating norms. He urged the members to focus on legislative duties and refrain from conduct that disrupts the functioning of the House.
As the opposition and ruling party continue to clash over the Adani issue, the political atmosphere in Parliament remains charged, with the demand for a JPC probe emerging as a key point of contention.