It is learnt that on January 30, the PMO told the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions and matters related to the three funds are not permissible under Rule 41(2) (viii) and 41(2)(xvii) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. AdvertisementThe PMO did not respond to an emailed query from The Indian Express on its communication with the Lok Sabha Secretariat in this regard. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Joint Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat (Media & Public Relations Branch), did not respond to requests for comment from The Indian Express. Explained Funds in question PM CARES is a public charitable trust set up to raise funds for national emergencies such as Covid. Also read | PM CARES Fund received Rs 912 crore contribution in year after Covid pandemicThe PM CARES fund was set up on March 27, 2020, following the Covid outbreak.

Source: Indian Express February 09, 2026 04:54 UTC