Cash for query scam: CBI conducts searches at TMC leader Mahua Moitra's residences and other places in Kol
The CBI carried out searches at the home of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra as part of its probe into the cash-for-query scam. Following a directive from the Lokpal, the CBI conducted a preliminary inquiry and was tasked with thoroughly investigating all aspects of the complaints against Moitra within a six-month period. Key Points
Economic Times‘Requires deeper investigation’ — Lokpal orders CBI probe against Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case
The TMC leader & ex-MP has been accused of sharing her Parliament login credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani for cash, expensive gifts. CBI given 6 months to complete probe. Key Points
ThePrintEnforcement Directorate summons TMC leader Mahua Moitra for questioning
Fresh summons issued to TMC leader Mahua Moitra by Enforcement Directorate in FEMA case. She had failed to appear before the agency on February 19. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesED issues fresh summons to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA case
The ED wants to question Mahua Moitra and record her statement under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) once she deposes. Transactions linked to a non-resident external (NRE) account are under the scanner of the agency in the case apart from a few other foreign remittances and transfer of funds, the sources said. Key Points
Economic TimesMahua Moitra summoned by ED in connection with FEMA violation case
The Enforcement Directorate summoned former TMC MP Mahua Moitra for questioning on February 19 in a case related to violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Moitra is also under investigation by the CBI for alleged misconduct, initiated based on a referral from the Lokpal. Key Points
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Mahua Moitra submits her response to CBI questions in 'cash-for-query' case
TMC leader Mahua Moitra has responded to a CBI questionnaire on corruption allegations in raising house questions. The CBI is examining the response and will send a report to anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal. The agency is conducting a preliminary inquiry into the allegations against Moitra. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Moitra of asking questions to target the Adani group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in exchange for gifts. Key Points
Economic TimesTrinamool's Mahua Moitra vacates Delhi bungalow days after eviction notice
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra vacated her government-allotted Delhi bungalow on Friday. She had received an eviction notice from the Directorate of Estates (DoE) on Tuesday. Key Points
India TodaySupreme Court to hear Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra’s plea today against Lok Sabha expulsion
TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha will be heard by the Supreme Court on January 3. Moitra lost her position after being found guilty by the Ethics Committee. Key Points
mintCash-for-query row: TMC leader Mahua Moitra moves SC against expulsion from Lok Sabha
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has taken her expulsion from the Lok Sabha to the Supreme Court, contesting allegations of 'cash-for-query.' The move comes after her removal following a discussion on the Ethics Committee's report on the 'cash-for-query' issue. Key Points
Economic Times‘Disgrace to Parliamentary democracy’: Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha unites Opposition; check reactions
Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha has united the Opposition. Check who's said what in her defence. Key Points
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Lok Sabha expels Moitra in cash-for-queries row
Moitra has, however, only been disqualified from this term of the Lok Sabha. She can contest the 2024 elections and if she wins, come back to the Lower House. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMahua Moitra, a former banker, who lost her Lok Sabha account over a 'dog fight'
Mahua Moitra, Trinamool Congress MP from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, was expelled by the Lok Sabha for sharing credentials and accepting gifts, deemed unethical conduct. The Ethics Committee, acting on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's allegations, recommended her removal in a 500-page report. Key Points
Economic TimesTMC's Mahua Moitra terms her expulsion from LS 'witch-hunt’, says opposition 'bulldozed into submission'
Opposition boycotted voice vote after Speaker refused to allow Moitra to speak in her defence. TMC chief and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'party stand with Mahua. We'll fight boldly'. Key Points
ThePrintMahua Moitra is no longer an MP now: What's the road ahead for TMC firebrand leader
According to legal analysts, Mahua has the option to contest her removal in a court of law, asserting that there is no proof of cash or gifts being provided to her. Shortly after being expelled as a Lok Sabha member, Moitra contended that she was deemed guilty of violating a code of ethics that is nonexistent and emphasized the absence of any evidence supporting the claim of cash or gifts being offered to her. Key Points
Economic TimesTMC’s Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha over ‘cash-for-query’ case. Oppn says travesty of justice
Oppn MPs walk out after Lok Sabha adopts motion to expel Moitra, protest Speaker Om Birla's refusal to let her speak in her defence. TMC MP calls decision 'misogynistic, patriarchal'. Key Points
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Cash-for-query scandal: What the Ethics Panel said as it voted to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha
The lower house of Parliament passed a resolution to expel Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for 'unethical conduct.' The Ethics Committee's report recommended her expulsion from the Lok Sabha in the cash-for-query case and called for a government inquiry into her conduct, terming it highly objectionable, unethical, heinous, and criminal. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha expels Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from House for 'unethical conduct'
The lower house of Parliament passed a resolution to expel Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the cash-for-query case. The report, recommending Moitra's expulsion, was tabled in the Parliament amid opposition uproar. The Ethics Committee's report was adopted on November 9, with six members voting in favor, including Congress MP Preneet Kaur, and four members from opposition parties submitting dissent notes. Key Points
Economic TimesEthics panel recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for 'sharing' her Parliamentary login credentials
In report, tabled in Lok Sabha today, Moitra stands accused of sharing login details of LS Members Portal with 'unauthorised person'. On 'cash for query' allegation, panel recommends govt probe. Key Points
ThePrintLok Sabha ethics panel tables report on Mahua Moitra. TMC MP says 'Maa Durga is here, we'll see'
Ethics panel adopted the report, which recommends her expulsion, on 9 November. 6 members of panel had voted in favour of report. 4 members from opposition parties submitted dissent notes. Key Points
ThePrint'Maa Durga aa gayi hai, ab dekhenge': Mahua Moitra ahead of ethics panel report
Mahua Moitra, ahead of the ethics panel report being tabled in Lok Sabha, responded with references to Maa Durga and the Mahabharata, saying, "Maa Durga aa gayi hai, ab dekhenge..." Key Points
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Mahua Moitra defamation case: Delhi HC renotifies matter for Dec 11
On last date of hearing Moitra through lawyer Samudra Sarangi had informed the Delhi High Court that they are not pressing for any relief in the suit against media houses and social media intermediaries. Noted this, the bench of Justice Sachin Datta had asked the Moitra's counsel Samudra Sarangi to file amended memo of parties alongwith amended suit. Key Points
Economic TimesMahua Moitra defamation case: Delhi High Court renotifies matter for December 11
The Delhi High Court re-notified the defamation suit filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday. It noted that the formal application under 6(17) CPC was not moved alongside the amended suit. Key Points
mintCBI registers preliminary enquiry against TMC MP Mahua Moitra
The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry which is the first step towards ascertaining if the allegations merit a full-fledged investigation. If enough prima facie material is found during the PE, the CBI can convert it into an FIR. Dubey had accused Moitra of asking questions in Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha ethics committee recommends MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion, Oppn calls it 'kangaroo court'
Five Oppn MPs submit dissent notes. The report will now be sent to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who will have the final say in the matter. Key Points
ThePrintMahua Moitra vs BJP after ‘women of Bengal’ jab
Under fire for the cash-for-query allegations against her, Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra lashed out and said her opponents are "unable to accept a woman like her". Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar issued a biting retort. Key Points
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