A surprising and controversial incident unfolded in the Rajya Sabha today when security personnel discovered bundles of ₹500 notes in the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The discovery was made during routine security checks following the session, sparking a significant uproar in Parliament. Jagdeep Dhankhar, has ordered an official investigation into the matter.
The bundles of cash were found at seat number 222 of Singhvi after the session ended. Chairman Dhankhar confirmed the discovery and assured an inquiry would be conducted as to how the money ended up in the seat.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge supported the inquiry but condemned the decision to make public the name of Singhvi regarding the incident. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, in response said that he had only come carrying one ₹500 note with himself and was completely unaware of the large amount of cash at his seat. This, he said, was the first time he was hearing of it. The investigation is ongoing while authorities seek clarity on the way this situation unfolded.