Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: Ethics panel suggests ‘expulsion’ of TMC MP from Lok Sabha

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Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: In its 500-page report, the Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha has recommended the “expulsion" of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha in connection with the allegations against her in the ‘cash-for-query’ case. There are signs that the committee may propose a recommendation against Mahua Moitra in its report to Speaker Om Birla which would probably be accompanied by dissent notes from the Opposition members of the ethics panel.

Mahua Moitra is being investigated over the allegations that she took bribes to pose questions at the Lok Sabha against businessman Gautam Adani. An investigation was launched into the allegations against Mahua Moitra after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey cited advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai's letter which reportedly contained the “evidence" to prove 'quid pro quo' between Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani.

After its investigation, the ethics panel is likely to meet today, November 9, to adopt a draft report on the cash-for-query allegations against Mahua Moitra and take a “grim" view on the charges against the Trinamool Congress MP. It is also likely to recommend Mahua Moitra’s “expulsion" from Lok Sabha over the “bribery" charges.

Also Read | Ethics panel likely to recommend strict actions against Mahua Moitra “The money trail of cash transaction between Smt Mahua Moitra and Shri Darshan Hiranandani as a part of a 'quid pro quo' should be investigated by the government of India in a legal, institutional and time-bound manner," the report read, NDTV reported. The recommendations will be submitted in the Winter Session of Parliament.