Chaos ensued in Rajya Sabha this morning after a bundle of cash was found in a seat belonging to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
“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. The matter was brought to my notice, and I made sure an investigation takes place and the same is underway,” said Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
The Congress has not denied the incident and demanded an inquiry.
“Heard of it first time now. Never heard of it till now! I carry one 500 rs note when I go to RS. First time heard of it. I reached inside house at 12:57 pm yesterday and house rose at 1 pm; then I sat in canteen till 1:30 pm with Sh Ayodhya Prasad then I left parl! Pl quote me if u do fully,” said Mr Singhvi.