'I carry one Rs 500 note when I go to RS': Abhishek Singhvi reacts to 'recovery' of cash from his seat charge

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Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi denied having a "wad of currency" at his Rajya Sabha seat, claiming he carries only a single Rs 500 note. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revealed security staff found currency notes at Singhvi's seat after Thursday's session, prompting opposition protests and calls for an investigation.

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Abhishek Singhvi

Indian politician
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Official currency of the Republic of India

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Vice President of India since 2022
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