Rajya Sabha / Claim of finding bundles of notes under the seat of a Congress MP in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha: The claim of finding a bundle of notes under the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi in ​​Rajya Sabha on December 5 has created an uproar in Parliament. This incident has heated up the political atmosphere and a round of allegations and counter-allegations is going on between all the parties.

What is the matter?

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House that after the proceedings were adjourned, a bundle of 500 rupee notes was found from seat number 222. This seat is allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Dhankhar has called it a serious matter and ordered an inquiry. However, this incident created a situation of uproar in Parliament. Opposition MPs opposed it, calling it a politically motivated move.

Singhvi's side

Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi rejected this allegation and said that he had only one note of Rs 500. He told that he reached the House at 12:57 pm and left from there at 1 pm. After that he went to the canteen and then left the Parliament House. Singhvi appealed to the Chairman to get the matter investigated impartially.

Opposition's stand

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge objected to the Chairman's statement and said that it is inappropriate to name a member before the investigation is completed. He called it an insult to the dignity of Parliament.

BJP's attack

On the other hand, BJP termed the incident as an attack on the dignity of Parliament. Party President JP Nadda said that the matter is very serious and should be investigated impartially. Union Minister Piyush Goyal feared that it could be a big conspiracy. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that if a bundle of notes was found from a member's seat, then it is natural to name.

Question on the dignity of Parliament

This incident has raised a big question on the functioning and dignity of Parliament. However, it is not yet clear how the bundle of notes reached there. Whether it is part of a big conspiracy or just a coincidence, it will be clear only after the investigation.

What should happen next?

Fair investigation: It has to be ensured that the investigation is completely fair and transparent.

Maintaining the dignity of the House: Security and surveillance system should be made more stringent to avoid such incidents.

Avoiding political gains: All parties should avoid taking political advantage on this issue.

Conclusion

This case of finding bundles of notes raises serious questions on the dignity and credibility of the Parliament. Parliament, which is the temple of the country's democratic system, needs to be protected from such controversies. Now it has to be seen what truth comes out in the investigation and what impact it has on the country's politics.

Never heard of it till now. I carry one Rs 500 note when I go to Rajya Sabha. I heard about this for the first time. I reached the House at 12:57 PM and the house rose at 1 PM, then I sat in the canteen till 1:30 PM and then I left the parliament: Congress MP and advocate… https://t.co/XISu0YQm0Z pic.twitter.com/ug3LaxWgSf

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2024

#WATCH | Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "I here by inform the members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number… pic.twitter.com/42GMz5CbL7

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2024