Mahua Moitra is Grabbing Headlines Everywhere
A significant dispute erupted when MP Nishikant Dubey accused fellow politician Mahua Moitra of accepting money and gifts in exchange for posing questions in Parliament.
He has called for her suspension and an investigation into the matter.
जिस तरह भ्रष्टाचार के Whistleblower @jai_a_dehadrai जी को प्रभावित करने की कोशिश,@AITCofficial की सांसद दबाव डाल रही है,आज दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट में सांसद के वकील ने मान लिया,यह चोरी व सीनाज़ोरी है। इस पर तुरंत कार्रवाई ज़रूरी है @loksabhaspeaker
— Dr Nishikant Dubey (@nishikant_dubey) October 20, 2023
Moitra has stated her willingness to be investigated but has also highlighted certain issues concerning Dubey himself.
She has vehemently denied the accusations, citing the lack of evidence to support Dubey's claims.
I welcome answering questions to CBI & Ethics Committee (which has absolute majority of BJP members) if & when they call me. I have neither time nor interest to feed a Adani-directed media circus trial or answer BJP trolls.
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) October 20, 2023
I am enjoying Durga Puja in Nadia.
Shubho Sashthi .
Dubey alleged that a lawyer provided him with information indicating the exchange of bribes between Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
Moitra's frequent inquiries about the Adani Group in Parliament, a company she has criticized in the past, have fueled the ongoing controversy.
The scenario resembles a real-life political drama
Darshan Hiranandani, an industrialist, supported Dubey's allegations, asserting that he provided money to Moitra for leveraging her parliamentary access.
Mahua Moitra's response to the hit job being done on her by her Ex & by the 'Adani Govt'.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) October 19, 2023
"Why would a well connected corporate seek my help? The 'leaked affidavit' of Darshan Hiranandani on plain paper has been coerced from him by threats of ED/CBI raids& ruining his businesses. pic.twitter.com/HuxiNsli1i
An attempt was made yesterday afternoon, to coerce me into withdrawing my cbi complaint and letter to @nishikant_dubey in exchange for Henry.
— Jai Anant Dehadrai (@jai_a_dehadrai) October 20, 2023
I flatly refused - will give details to CBI.
Messenger is totally innocent - but tells you everything about her.
Mr A - this lame statement your best efforts? Falling back on Fake Degree MP & a jilted ex’s lies? I won’t rest till @dir_ed , @CBItweets investigate & freeze ₹13000 cr coal scam you have stolen from Indians.
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) October 16, 202
I’m told even Hon’ble @narendramodi is sick of you & your frauds. pic.twitter.com/sfwsmJEKft
Jai Ma Durga. pic.twitter.com/Z2JsqOARCR
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) October 19, 2023
Chairman Ethics Committee openly speaks to media. Please see Lok Sabha rules below. How does “affidavit” find its way to media? Chairman should first do enquiry into how this was leaked.
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) October 20, 2023
I repeat - BJP 1 point agenda is to expel me from LS to shut me up on Adani pic.twitter.com/6JHPGqaoTI
So, there are allegations that Moitra took money and asked certain questions in Parliament, and this has become a big issue known as the 'cash for query' controversy.