Even as M Mallikarjun Kharge levelled allegations against the Government, the Rajya Sabha also saw some banter and light hearted moments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also laughing.
It happened when Kharge mentioned alleged remarks by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Kharge, who was initially hesitant about speaking about an alleged exchange with Dhankhar, claimed that the Vice-President had told him how he, in his early years as an advocate, used to count cash with his hands but later bought a machine when his practice took off.
Kharge then asked the Rajya Sabha chairman if it was ok to speak about it. "Yeh theek hai (this is all right)," replied a smiling Dhankhar.
Kharge added, "When his practice expanded, he bought a machine and started counting money with that machine."
To this, Dhankhar, with folded hands, said, "Aisa maine nahi kaha (I didn't say that)."
The chairman quipped, "Aisa lagta hai aap mere upar JPC bitha doge (It seems you will set up a JPC on me)," referring to the Opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Adani issue.
The House broke into laughter over this exchange.