Thu Dec 05 17:14:39 UTC 2024: ## Parliament in Uproar as Adani Indictment and Soros Allegations Spark Clashes

**New Delhi, December 5, 2024** – The Lok Sabha was thrown into chaos today as opposition and ruling party members clashed over the Adani Group indictment and allegations linking Rahul Gandhi to U.S. billionaire George Soros. The day’s proceedings were repeatedly disrupted, culminating in multiple adjournments.

The conflict began during Zero Hour when BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the Congress party of using reports from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), allegedly funded by Soros, to obstruct parliamentary proceedings. Dubey linked these reports, which have previously targeted the Adani Group and the Indian government, to the Congress’s opposition to the Modi government. He directly questioned Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra about their alleged connections to Soros and the OCCRP.

This sparked immediate outrage from Congress MPs, who accused Dubey of being an “agent of Adani.” They countered with protests of their own, focusing on the Adani Group’s indictment on bribery charges in a U.S. court. Outside Parliament, members of the INDIA alliance formed a human chain, demanding a thorough investigation into the Adani Group. Many wore jackets emblazoned with slogans like “Modi Adani Ek Hai” (Modi and Adani are one) and “Adani Safe Hai” (Adani is safe), directly challenging the Prime Minister’s past slogan. These actions were criticized by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju as a “fashion show” that undermined the dignity of Parliament.

Despite attempts by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to restore order, including warnings against wearing protest slogans, the disruptions continued. Congress members also pressed for a statement on Uttar Pradesh authorities preventing Rahul Gandhi from visiting a violence-hit area. The repeated adjournments effectively stalled the day’s legislative agenda. The clashes highlight the deep political divide in India and the ongoing tension surrounding the Adani Group and its relations with the government.

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