Cong demands discussion on Adani bribery charge, Manipur violence in Parliament's winter session

The Congress on Nov 24 demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Paraty-led central government discuss allegations against the Adani Group and the Manipur violence in the winter session of Parliament starting on Nov 25.

The party made the demand at an all-party meeting convened by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and presided over by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the session.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said that Congress demanded discussions on larger issues including the Adani Group bribery allegations, the Manipur crisis, pollution, and train accidents in the parliamentary session.

Leaders from various political parties, including Congress Members of Parliament (MPs) Jairam Ramesh, K Suresh, and Janata Dal (DU’s) Upendra Kushwaha attended the meeting. Representatives from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party YSRCP), Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Samajwadi Party (SP), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) were also present.

The winter session comes in the backdrop of the BJP-led alliance's victory in Maharashtra and the opposition's win in Jharkhand.

Congress is expected to focus on issues like the Northeast situation, the border standoff at the Line of Actual Control, and allegations against business tycoon Adani.

'One Nation One Election' bill

The government has listed 16 bills for consideration, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, currently under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Additionally, the controversial 'One Nation, One Election' proposal may be introduced.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently advocated for 'One Nation, One Poll,' saying it would optimize resources and strengthen democracy. Congress, however, opposes the move.

The session will run until Dec 20, with no sittings on Nov 26 to observe Constitution Day.