Opposition protests at Gandhi statue in parliament; demands JPC probe into Adani issue

New Delhi: The Opposition MPs including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge staged a protest near the Gandhi statue in Parliament House, demanding to the Centre to either constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) or set up an inquiry under the Chief Justice of Supreme Court to look into the Hindenburg Research report, which alleged that Adani Group had engaged in stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades.

The MPs holding banner and placards shouted slogans against the Narendra Modi-led government over the issue.

Earlier in the day, a meeting of Opposition parties was held to chalk out strategy on various issues, amid the ongoing Budget session of the Parliament.

Aam Aadmi Party and Samajwadi Party participated in the meeting, which was held at the office of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president,Mallikarjun Kharge in the Parliament building.

AAP's Sanjay Singh attended the meeting.

Among other parties which attended the attended the meeting are DMK, NCP, BRS, JDU and RLD. (Inputs from UNI)