The upcoming winter session of Parliament, set to begin on November 25, is expected to be clouded by bribery charges against industrialist Gautam Adani and others, as the Congress has demanded an immediate discussion on the issue. Allegations have surfaced that Adani’s company paid over ` 2,300 crore in bribes to politicians and bureaucrats to secure favorable deals for its solar energy projects. These charges, including a claim by US prosecutors that Adani was involved in a scheme to pay $265 million (approximately `2,200 crore) to Indian officials for favorable solar power contracts, have sparked widespread controversy.
Emerging from a meeting convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju with representatives from various political parties, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari emphasized that the bribery scandal should be the first issue addressed when Parliament convenes on Monday. He described the matter as one that involves the nation’s economic and security interests, urging immediate attention.
The session, which will run from November 25 to December 20, will also focus on other critical issues.
The Congress has pressed for discussions on the ongoing violence in Manipur, the severe air pollution in northern India, and the rising number of train accidents. These topics are expected to take center stage in the session, alongside the scheduled consideration and passage of 11 pending Bills.
In addition to the legislative agenda, a special event will be held on November 26 to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The session will feature 19 sittings in total.
Among the key legislative matters, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is expected to be discussed after a joint committee submits its report, which is due by the end of the first week of the session. While a Bill based on the Ram Nath Kovind committee report on “one nation, one election” has been approved by the Union cabinet, it has not yet been included in the government’s list of business. However, government sources suggest it may be introduced during the session, despite opposition from Congress, which insists that the Prime Minister should build a broader consensus across parties before moving forward with such a significant proposal. (With inputs from The Hindu Business Line)
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