New Delhi

Opposition parties on Thursday demanded an investigation by a parliamentary panel or a Supreme Court-appointed committee under the Chief Justice of India into the alleged "economic scam" in connection with allegations by a US-based short seller against the Adani Group.

Addressing a joint press conference after both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned shortly after the commencement of the third day of the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said that the suspension of Business notices of the Opposition parties demanding a discussion on the issue were rejected.

"Either a Joint Parliamentary Committee or a team under the supervision of the CJI of Supreme Court should investigate this," Kharge said.

The LoP questioned the government over lending money to "such companies", and accused it of putting pressure on the banks to lend money.

Like-minded Opposition parties held a meeting in the chambers of the Kharge before the commencement of the day's Session of the Parliament to discuss strategy for the day.

Several Opposition MPs have given suspension of Business notices to the respective Houses of Parliament on the issue. However, both Houses were adjourned soon after the Session began till 2 pm.

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The first part of the session will conclude on February 13. Parliament will reconvene on March 12 for the second part of the Budget Session, which will conclude on April 6.