It appears Opposition unity remains to be a pipe dream as two important allies of the Opposition camp- Congress and NCP should not on the identical web page on Adani row. Reacting to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar’s latest assertion that the Adani Group was seemingly focused by the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, the Congress on Friday mentioned its ally NCP might have its view however 19 like-minded Opposition events are satisfied that the costs in opposition to the conglomerate are actual and really critical.
Congress’ declare of united Opposition
Congress normal secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned all 20 like-minded Opposition events, together with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), are united and shall be collectively in saving the Constitution and democracy from the “BJP’s assaults”.
In an interview with a non-public channel, Pawar got here out in assist of the Adani Group and criticised the narrative across the Hindenburg Research’s report on the conglomerate.
Asked about Pawar’s remarks, Ramesh mentioned the NCP might have its view however 19 like-minded Opposition events are satisfied that the “PM-linked Adani Group” challenge is actual and really critical.
“But all 20 like-minded Opposition parties including NCP are united and will be together in saving the Constitution & our democracy from the BJP’s assaults and in defeating the BJP’s divisive and destructive political, social and economic agenda,” Ramesh mentioned.
The Congress, NCP and the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray are in an alliance in Maharashtra referred to as the Maha Vikas Aghadi.
Several Opposition events, led by the Congress, protested by the second half of the funds session of Parliament demanding a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the Adani challenge.
The Hindenburg Research has made a litany of allegations, together with fraudulent transactions and share-price manipulation, in opposition to the Adani Group.
The Gautam Adani-led group has dismissed the costs as lies, saying it complies with all legal guidelines and disclosure necessities.
(With PTI enter)
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