Priyanka Gandhi carries 'PM-Adani' bag to Parliament, Rahul Gandhi calls it cute
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra turned heads in Parliament on Tuesday when she carried a quirky ‘johla’ (bag) featuring caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani. The bag displayed an image of the two figures on one side, with the slogan "Modi Adani Bhai Bhai" printed on the other.
The bag quickly became the centre of attention, drawing a light-hearted reaction from Priyanka's brother, Rahul Gandhi. Amused by the design, Rahul held up the bag during a conversation, checking both sides. After reading the slogan, he smiled and remarked, "Look how cute this is!"
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha further asked Priyanka about the designer of the bag, which prompted a laugh from her.
Priyanka's choice of accessory is the latest in a series of protests by the Opposition, who have been accusing it of avoiding discussions on the bribery charges against Adani in the United States.
Several other Opposition MPs have also been seen carrying such bags in Parliament, raising slogans against what they perceive as collusion between Modi and Adani. They have called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the matter.
The Congress has said Adani's indictment "vindicates" its demand for a JPC probe into the various "scams" involving the billionaire industrialist's conglomerate. However, the Adani Group has dismissed all allegations as "baseless".
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
