On Monday, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh reiterated the opposition’s demand for a JPC probe to investigate bribery allegations against Adani executives in the United States.
Focus on Key Issues
Jairam Ramesh clarified the opposition’s priorities. “We are not going to compromise. The need for a JPC has been further reinforced by the indictment that has been handed down by the US agencies and the US courts. We will continue to demand JPC,” he said.
He also highlighted other issues. The opposition wants discussions on the situations in Manipur and Nagaland. Ramesh added, “We will continue a demand for a discussion on Manipur and Nagaland. Now, we have engineered communal violence in Uttar Pradesh. That’s also become a very important issue for all opposition parties. Many opposition parties want a discussion on free and fair elections, so there are several issues that we have discussed.”
Criticism of RSS
Ramesh accused the RSS of opposing the Constitution soon after its adoption. “I also drew attention to the fact that just four days after the Constitution was adopted, meaning the 30th of November 1949, the Organiser, which is an RSS mouthpiece, attacked the Constitution. The same people who are trying to celebrate it tomorrow and claim credit attacked the constitution, saying it was not inspired by Manusmriti; it was not based on ‘Manuwadi ideas,’” he alleged.
He also recalled Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s speech from November 25, 1949. Ramesh said, “Tomorrow, the 26th of November, marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution in the Constituent Assembly. But today, November 25th marks the 75th anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s famous historic speech that he gave in the Constituent Assembly on the 25th of November 1949, where he said that the entire credit for the Constitution must go to the Congress Party, the discipline the Congress Party ensured in the constituent assembly.”
“Modani” Issue Takes Center Stage
The Adani bribery case disrupted both houses of Parliament. Ramesh referred to it as the “Modani issue” and explained its importance. He posted on X, “The Modani issue rocked both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today. INDIA parties called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the Modani scam–the case for which has been reinforced by the recent indictments of Adani’s bribery and suppression of information from Indian and American regulators.”
Opposition Bloc Stays United
Before the session, INDIA bloc leaders met to discuss their strategy. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the need for fair business practices. He wrote on X, “We do not need monopolies and cartels to run this country. We need healthy, market-driven competition in the private sector, which facilitates equal opportunities, employment, and equitable distribution of wealth, catering to the inherent entrepreneurial spirit of India.”
Session Adjourned
Despite these demands, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned. Parliament will reconvene on Wednesday, November 27. The opposition is expected to renew its demands for a JPC and discussions on other key issues.