The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends Opposition MP Mohua Moitra’s disqualification over a cash-for-query controversy. Accused of accepting cash and presents for posing sure questions, Moitra defends sharing on-line credentials, stating it is common. BJP’s Nishikant Dubey alleges focusing on the Adani Group for presents, demanding suspension citing a 2005 precedent. (*10*) Darshan Hiranandani confirms gifting luxurious gadgets and funds for Moitra’s bungalow, utilizing her parliamentary login. Hiranandani’s admissions are licensed beneath the Apostille technique in Dubai. The ethics committee, crucial of Moitra, faces accusations of asking inappropriate questions throughout proceedings.
Accusations and Disqualification: The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends the disqualification of Opposition MP Mohua Moitra over allegations of accepting cash and presents within the cash-for-query scandal.
Accusers: Moitra’s former pal and lawyer, Jai Anant Dehadrai, and BJP lawmaker Nishikant Dubey accused her of accepting bribes for posing particular questions in Lok Sabha.
Accepted Charges: Moitra admits to sharing her on-line credentials with a businessman pal, Darshan Hiranandani, for submitting pre-approved questions, meaning to ask them later in Lok Sabha.
Adversarial Claims: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey accuses Moitra of focusing on the Adani Group in alternate for presents, with lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai allegedly offering proof of bribes.
Suspension Demand: Dubey calls for Moitra’s suspension, citing a 2005 precedent when 11 MPs have been disqualified over “cash-for-query” accusations.
Moitra’s Defense: Moitra defends sharing her login particulars, claiming it is a widespread apply amongst MPs. She factors out that Dubey’s accusations are politically motivated.
Businessman’s Admission: Darshan Hiranandani admits to gifting Moitra luxurious gadgets and contributing to her official bungalow’s renovation. He used Moitra’s login to submit questions.
Apostille Method: Hiranandani’s admissions are licensed beneath the Apostille technique on the consulate normal of India in Dubai, validating the authenticity of the statements.
Ethics Committee Proceedings: The ethics committee takes a stern view of the fees in opposition to Moitra. During proceedings, Moitra accuses committee chief Vinod Kumar Sonkar of asking inappropriate and private questions.
