India's parliament suspended temporarily after row over allegations against Adani group


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  • Thursday, 28 Nov 2024

FILE PHOTO: A view shows India's new (L) and old parliament buildings in New Delhi, India, September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Both houses of Indian parliament were suspended temporarily on Thursday within minutes of opening as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third day this week seeking a discussion on allegations against the Adani Group.

U.S. authorities have accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and managing director of Adani Green, Vneet S. Jaain, of being part of a scheme to pay bribes of $265 million to secure Indian solar power supply contracts, and misleading U.S. investors during fund raises there.

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