Singhvi Requests CCTV Review Amid Currency Controversy in Rajya Sabha
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (NationPress) Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi has found himself at the center of a heated debate following the revelation of a bundle of currency notes in the Upper House, expressing his surprise upon hearing about it.
He has urged for a comprehensive investigation and a review of the CCTV footage to uncover the truth, suggesting further that each member of the House should be provided with a lock and key to eliminate any potential security breaches during their absence.
In a statement addressing the controversy, Singhvi clarified that he was present in the House for merely three minutes on Thursday and mentioned that he only carries Rs 500 in his wallet.
Disorder erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Friday morning when Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revealed that a bundle of cash was seized by security personnel during an anti-sabotage check conducted on Thursday.
The cash was found at seat number 222, which is assigned to Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the Congress representative from Telangana.
Detailing his presence in Parliament on Thursday, he stated, "I am quite astonished to even hear about this. I was not aware of it. I arrived in the House at 12:57 P.M. and the House adjourned at 1 P.M.. From 1 P.M. to 1:30 P.M., I was with Ayodhya Prasad in the canteen having lunch. I left Parliament at 1:30 P.M.. Thus, my total presence in the House was three minutes and my canteen stay was 30 minutes.
“It is bizarre that even on such matters, politics is being played,” he remarked.
Furthermore, Singhvi has called for an in-depth inquiry into the incident, including a review of all CCTV footage to pinpoint the responsible party.
“There must be an inquiry into how items can be placed anywhere in the House. Each of us should have a seat that can be locked, with the key being taken home by the MP, to prevent unauthorized actions and subsequent allegations,” he stated.
He also highlighted the need for scrutiny of the security agencies to assess any lapses on their part.
“Everyone must work together to uncover the truth, and if there has been a failure in the security agencies, this must be thoroughly examined," he concluded.
