New Delhi: A massive ruckus broke out in Rajya Sabha today after Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday said that officials have recovered a bundle of currency notes from the seat of MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
Dhankar said that the cash was recovered during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday (Thursday).
“I here by inform the members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number 222 which is presently allotted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi, elected from the state of Telangana,” said Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
“The matter was brought to my notice, and I made sure an investigation takes place and the same is underway,” the VP added further.
What Abhishek Manu Singhvi said on allegations?
“Never heard of it till now. I carry one Rs 500 note when I go to Rajya Sabha. I heard about this for the first time. I reached the House at 12:57 PM and the house rose at 1 PM, then I sat in the canteen till 1:30 PM and then I left the parliament,” Congress MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
