On December 3, 2024, members of the INDIA bloc staged a walkout from Parliament during the winter session in protest against the Adani bribe case. The opposition parties called for an investigation into the allegations, which they say are critical to India’s democracy and governance.

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• INDIA bloc members walked out of Parliament during the ongoing winter session.
• The protest was in response to the alleged Adani bribe case, involving alleged corruption.
• Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the walkout as a signal to the ruling BJP about widespread opposition to its policies.
• Tharoor emphasized that, despite cooperating in the House, the protest aimed to draw attention to the issue.
• Congress MP Karti Chidambaram called for an investigation into the allegations, stating the need for verification.
• Chidambaram emphasized that the allegations, though made in another country, have direct implications for India.
• BJP Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya criticized the opposition, calling their alliance fragmented.
• Bhattacharya also mocked Congress, saying it has no support from the public and can only disrupt parliamentary functioning.
• He questioned the role of Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of being involved in a political drama.
• This walkout marks the culmination of a six-day protest by the opposition in Parliament.