Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday shocked the Lok Sabha when on the floor of the House he accused Petroleum Minister Murli Deora of “corruption”, alleging “favours worth Rs 15,000 crore” to a single individual in the gas dispute between the Ambani brothers.

“This is the minister who makes money. The Petroleum Minister must resign, he is indulging in corruption,” alleged Yadav, who led the protests in the Lok Sabha resulting in the House being adjourned. “Throughout the statement, the Minister was trying to hide the real issue,” said Yadav, referring to Deora’s speech earlier explaining the Government’s stand on the dispute over gas between Reliance Industries and Reliance Natural Resources. “He (Deora) is doing a favour worth Rs 15,000 crore to a single individual. The entire country is being hoodwinked,” Yadav alleged.

Deora was present in the Lok Sabha when Yadav made his charge. He later got on his feet along with his colleagues to protest the serious allegation.