August 18th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar was abuzz with political activity as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee made a big announcement on Sunday. In light of Hindenburg Research's recent allegations, the committee declared their intention to join the nationwide protest and stage a gherao (encirclement) of the Enforcement Directorate office on August 22nd.
For those who may not be aware, Hindenburg Research had accused SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch of having a stake in obscure offshore funds that were allegedly used in the Adani money siphoning scandal. This news has sparked a heated debate among political parties, with the Congress and other parties in the INDIA bloc demanding Buch's removal and a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe. On the other hand, the BJP has accused the opposition of being part of a larger conspiracy to create financial instability and chaos in India.
At a meeting held in the Congress Bhavan, former MLA Mohd. Moquim spoke on behalf of the party, emphasizing that party leader Rahul Gandhi has been tirelessly fighting to protect the country's Constitution and democracy. He called upon all district presidents of Congress to join in the agitation program on August 22nd and make their voices heard.
With tensions running high and political parties taking sides, the situation in Bhubaneswar is certainly one to keep an eye on. The 22nd of August will undoubtedly be a day filled with protests, demonstrations, and impassioned speeches as the nation grapples with these serious allegations. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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