Congress Leader Amee Yagnik Criticizes BJP and Demands Investigation into Adani-Hindenburg Scandal
Chandigarh [India], August 21: Former Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Dr. Amee Yagnik criticized the BJP government at a press conference at the Haryana Congress Committee office in Chandigarh. She questioned the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the Adani-Hindenburg scandal.
Speaking on the US-based short seller Hindenburg’s report against SEBI-Adani, she said, “Where is SEBI today? What investigation was done by it? Why is the Adani-Ambani scam being hidden, why is it not being made available to the people?” asked Amee Yagnik, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the matter.
Her comments come after Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal demanded a JPC probe into the Hindenburg revelations last week. The opposition party has been pushing for a thorough investigation into the Adani-SEBI scandal. Last week, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal had also convened a meeting to discuss the Hindenburg revelations, demanding a JPC.
“Today, we convened a meeting of AICC General Secretaries, Incharges and PCC presidents under the leadership of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. We discussed one of the biggest scams happening in the country right now- the Hindenburg revelations, the scam related to Adani and SEBI…We have made the demand for a JPC,” said the Congress General Secretary on August 13.
Amee Yagnik also criticized the BJP government for its handling of various issues, including paper leaks, molestation of women, and the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. “BJP has been a completely failed government. Papers are being leaked every day, women are being molested, in this way it has been a completely failed government” added the MP.
On the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, she said, “Nowadays no one is safe in the BJP government”, said Yagnik. She further accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the atrocities and seeking publicity instead. “Atrocities against women are increasing continuously but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not paying any attention to anything”, said Dr. Yagnik in the Haryana Congress Committee.
On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, sparking nationwide strikes and protests by the medical community.
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Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India. It is one of the oldest parties and has played a significant role in India’s history.
Amee Yagnik -: Amee Yagnik is a leader from the Congress party. She used to be a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is one of the two houses of India’s Parliament.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is another major political party in India and is currently in power.
Adani-Hindenburg Scandal -: This refers to allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group, a big company in India, accusing it of financial misconduct.
SEBI -: SEBI stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India. It is a government agency that regulates the stock market and protects investors.
Rajya Sabha -: Rajya Sabha is the upper house of India’s Parliament. Members of this house are not directly elected by the public but are chosen by elected representatives.
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) -: A JPC is a group of members from both houses of Parliament who come together to investigate a specific issue.
KC Venugopal -: KC Venugopal is a senior leader in the Congress party. He holds the position of General Secretary, which means he has important responsibilities in the party.
Chandigarh -: Chandigarh is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana.
Paper leaks -: Paper leaks refer to the unauthorized release of exam papers before the exam takes place, which is considered cheating.
Molestation -: Molestation means inappropriate or unwanted touching or behavior towards someone, usually in a sexual way.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a large city in India, known for its cultural heritage and history. It is the capital of the state of West Bengal.
