The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday, with over 200 Members of Parliament initiating impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma over a cash-at-home scandal, and Opposition protests forcing the adjournment of Lok Sabha.
According to PTI, in a show of unity, members from across the political spectrum moved to impeach Justice Varma. A draft notice was submitted with signatures from 63 opposition Members of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, while a similar memorandum signed by 145 Members of Parliament was given to the Lok Sabha Speaker.
The demand for the judge's removal follows the alleged discovery of large amounts of burnt cash at his residence in March. Members of Parliament from numerous parties, including Congress, Telugu Desam Party, Janata Dal (United), Jana Sena, Shiv Sena (Shinde), and Lok Jan Shakti Party, signed the motion.
Notable signatories include Rahul Gandhi, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Supriya Sule, and KC Venugopal. Justice Varma, who has been relieved of judicial duties, has claimed innocence and appealed to the Supreme Court, which declined to hear the matter urgently, reported PTI.
According to reports, the other proceedings in the Lok Sabha were quickly derailed. The House was adjourned until 2 PM following protests from Opposition parties demanding discussions on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack.
Before the adjournment, Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the recent Air India crash, stating he will "stand with the truth" and await the final probe report. The House also paid tribute to the victims of the crash and the Pahalgam attack.
