While the temperature drops in Delhi this winter, the political climate in Parliament is heating up. After turmoil disrupted five out of the first six days of proceedings, functioning had barely returned to normal before both houses were off track again. From the Lok Sabha to the Rajya Sabha, the opposition is vehement on the Adani issue, while now both chambers have the treasury benches on the offensive. The parliamentary struggle, which began with the Adani issue, has now shifted focus to George Soros.
In the first week of Parliament, the opposition's aggressive stance on Adani disrupted the proceedings. Now, members from the ruling party respond with the George Soros topic. On Monday, the ruling party members demanded a discussion on the Soros issue, causing the Rajya Sabha proceedings to be adjourned until 12 PM and then further to 2 PM.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated that if they are intent on disrupting the house, they are murdering democracy. Kerala MP John Brittas suggested that a debate on the Soros issue should include the Adani matter. Congress MPs accused the ruling party of trying to shield Adani.
The issue of Soros surfaced unexpectedly in Parliament; however, its origins aren't recent. A glimpse of it emerged on Friday, December 6th, when Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP from Godda, Jharkhand, raised this issue in the Lok Sabha while questioning the opposition Congress with ten pointed queries related to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and an alleged connection to Soros' associate Shetty. Due to resulting chaos, the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day.
Before proceedings began, Nishikant Dubey's social media posts and statements from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju foreshadowed an uproar. Dubey posted on social media platform X, "The nation must know the relationships between Congress, opposition parties, and international forces. An MP has the right to raise this issue in the house, yet the opposition attempts to suppress my voice and their links with global entities. People like Soros aiming to divide our nation and supporting separatist movements... Congress finds itself in a fix."
Central Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, ahead of the session, remarked that some issues shouldn't be viewed through a political lens. He noted that George Soros and related ties are not seen as Congress or Rahul Gandhi's matters, but they entail a serious concern related to anti-India forces. We’ve discussed with Congress and other parties to debate on December 13-14 in the Lok Sabha and December 16-17 in the Rajya Sabha on constitutional issues, and I urge Congress party leaders and workers to raise their voice if their leaders have ties with anti-national forces.
As soon as the Lok Sabha proceedings began, chaos led to an adjournment until 12 noon, followed by another adjournment till 2 PM in the Rajya Sabha due to commotion over the Soros issue. In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the House JP Nadda commented on reports suggesting foreign ties of a political party, stirring all our members who demanded a discussion. BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal stated they didn't name any party but insisted on unveiling the truth about anti-national elements. Ghanshyam Tiwari suggested discussing the report concerning Sonia Gandhi and George Soros, deeming it dangerous for the nation.
Malikarjun Kharge, opposition leader, responded to Nadda’s statement asserting that it was untruthful. He accused the ruling members of betraying the country by aligning with british agents and having no contribution to the nation. As he tried to speak, the session got adjourned to 3 PM with both the leader of the house and opposition leader summoned to the chairperson's chamber.
Considering national security as a concern - Nadda
As proceedings resumed at 2 PM, JP Nadda introduced the Soros issue, mentioning unsettling discussions and events impacting our members. The entire nation is expressing concern for security reasons, with ties of the Asia Pacific Forum of Democratic Leaders involving George Soros and a presiding member also sitting in this house being worrying.
He highlighted that the forum views Jammu & Kashmir as separate, financially linked to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, tarnishing India's image abroad and questioning our security system. Concerns grow as Congress appears to neglect national interests. A further debate on Congress leaders abroad voicing sentiments similar to Soros' agenda is warranted.
JP Nadda alleged that forums funded by Soros promote propaganda, and the topmost Congress leader echoes these sentiments here, contributing to destabilization efforts in India. As these allegations unraveled, opposition members chanted 'Stop shielding Adani'.
Mallikarjun Kharge dismissed the leader of the house’s remarks as false. Accusing others of treachery, he noted that their leaders’ arrested ambitions have seen them act as British agents. As opposition figures spoke, the chairman announced an adjournment to 3 PM, inviting both leaders for discussion in his chamber.
