Pawar Raises Concerns Over Imbalanced Representation in JPC with 15 out of 21 Members from NDA

       NCP President Sharad Pawar has attempted to clarify his position on the Adani Group controversy, a day after he had questioned the need for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe and alleged that the group was being targeted.

     On Friday, Pawar had cited the BJP's majority as a reason for his skepticism towards the JPC. But on Saturday, he clarified that his concern was that the governing NDA would have a greater number of members on the committee, potentially raising doubts about the impartiality of the probe.

     Pawar has highlighted the potential imbalance in the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) that would investigate the Adani Group controversy, stating that out of the 21 members on the committee, 15 belong to the ruling NDA coalition, while the remaining six belong to the opposition. He explained that this lopsided composition could raise doubts about the fairness and neutrality of the JPC's findings, leading to ambiguity over the outcome of the probe.

 

      While acknowledging the views of the opposition, Pawar emphasized that even if 19 opposition parties were united, not all of them would have the opportunity to participate in the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) that would investigate the Adani Group controversy.

 

      He stated that given the composition of the JPC, only six opposition members would be part of the committee, and therefore, it would not be feasible for all opposition parties to work on the probe.

 

      Pawar responded to the Congress Party's demand for an explanation regarding the alleged Rs 20,000 crore investment by the Adani Group, stating that he currently lacks complete information on the matter. He expressed his intention to gather all relevant details before commenting further on the issue.

 

      Pawar clarified that he was not against the idea of a joint parliamentary committee (JPC), having previously headed one himself. He explained that while JPCs operate based on the majority view, he believed that the Supreme Court-appointed committee would be more effective and result-oriented in this particular case.

 

      Sharad Pawar has also raised doubts about the credibility of International short-seller Hindenburg, questioning the importance of their report on Indian firms. He suggested that instead of relying on foreign firms, advice should be sought from committees within India, specifically referring to the Supreme Court panel as more effective. His comments have raised concerns about the value of foreign analysis on Indian companies.

 

      A deadline has been set by the supreme court to complete the investigation.

 

      In a statement made in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has dismissed the significance of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar's recent comments on the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe.

 

       Raut suggested that Pawar's remarks were not novel or groundbreaking and that they would not have any impact on the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra. While some sections of the media had speculated about the potential consequences of Pawar's interview, Raut appeared to downplay the situation and indicate that there is no cause for concern.

 

      Meanwhile, the Congress party is yet to issue a response to Pawar's interview, in which he questioned the validity of a report by a foreign institution and the demand for a JPC probe.

 

      It remains to be seen how Congress will react to these statements and whether they will have any implications for the party's relationship with the NCP and other members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The absence of a response from Congress suggests that the situation is still developing and that further developments may occur in the coming days or weeks.

 

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