Fri Dec 06 23:51:22 UTC 2024: **Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s Seat Found with Cash; Probe Ordered**
NEW DELHI, Dec 6, 2024 – A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha today after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that a sum of cash was discovered in the seat assigned to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The incident prompted immediate chaos in the Upper House.
Singhvi, a senior Supreme Court advocate and Rajya Sabha member for the 2024-26 term, has a declared net worth of Rs 360 crore (approximately $44 million USD) as per his 2022-23 affidavit. However, media reports cite varying figures, some placing his net worth significantly higher. Singhvi himself has publicly responded to online speculation regarding his wealth and tax payments over the past decade.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman has ordered an investigation into the discovery of the currency notes. Singhvi has yet to publicly comment on the incident beyond initial reporting. Further details are expected to emerge following the investigation.
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