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An MP, her ex and their dog: Mahua Moitra’s battle with India’s parliament

Outspoken opposition MP hits back after being kicked out, blaming a witch-hunt and vowing ‘I’m not going anywhere’

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Delhi HC reserves order on Mahua Moitra’s defamation suit

Delhi High Court reserves order on interim plea by Mahua Moitra to restrain BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai from posting defamatory content against her.

The Hindu

Delhi HC to hear expelled MP Mahua Moitra plea against order to vacate bungalow on Jan 4

The plea stated that a notice was issued to her on December 11, directing her to vacate the government bungalow by 7.01.2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahua moves Delhi HC challenging Directorate of Estate notice canceling her Govt Accommodation

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra has knocked the doors of Delhi High Court seeking quashing of notice issued by Directorate of Estate canceling her Government Accommodation of Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC re-lists Mahua Moitra expulsion case to Jan 3

Supreme Court re-lists petition by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra against her expulsion from Lok Sabha to Jan 3, 2024.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear Mahua Moitra plea against expulsion from Lok Sabha on January 3

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti deferred the hearing, saying it had not gone through the case files. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | MHA sets up committee to probe Parliament security breach; U.S. House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 14, 2023

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Mahua Moitra seeks urgent hearing in SC of her plea against expulsion from LS

Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra's plea against her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Wednesday for an urgent hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI to consider Moitra’s request for urgent listing of plea

The CJI on December 13 assured that TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s plea challenging expulsion from LS will be looked. Ms. Moitra’s plea challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha was mentioned before SC for an urgent listing on Wednesday.

The Hindu

TMC leader Mahua Moitra asked to vacate official residence following her expulsion from Lok Sabha

Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8 for ‘unethical conduct’. Moitra however contended that the Ethics panel had no power to expel lawmakers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra moved the Supreme Court on December 11 challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha, after the House adopted the report of its ethics committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra knocks at Supreme Court against her expulsion from Lok Sabha in 'cash-for-query' case

Ms Moitra is accused of taking bribes from businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for asking questions critical of the Modi government in Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | India denies U.S. outlet’s report on Khalistan sympathisers; fourth meeting of INDIA bloc leaders on Dec. 19, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 11, 2023

The Hindu

Bad precedent: On the expulsion of Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra

The precedent that the majority in Parliament can expel an Opposition member on a dubious charge is ominous for parliamentary democracy

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Ethics panel asked Mahua Moitra to explain ‘nature of friendship’ with industrialist Darshan Hiranandani

Mahua Moitra was asked personal questions by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, including why she considered Darshan Hiranandani a "dear friend" and the nature of their relationship. The Committee's report accused her of taking pecuniary benefits in exchange for asking questions in Parliament, leading to her expulsion. Ms. Moitra took…

The Hindu

Mamata seeks audience with PM for release of Central funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks appointment with PM Modi to discuss release of Central funds. She will visit Delhi Dec 17-20 and attend Opposition INDIA bloc meeting. She has written several letters to PM on the issue and wants to raise Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha.

Newslaundry

Primetime on Mahua’s expulsion: ABP’s ‘Mahua pe Mahabharat’, Sudhir worries about gaumutra

Amid uproar in the Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Parliament on Friday on the recommendation of an ethics committee probing the cash-for-query case.

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‘Lash for query’, Sonia’s ‘rare show of solidarity’: Front pages on Mahua’s expulsion

After the Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, it was front-page news across leading newspapers this morning.

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Thirumavalavan opposes expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra by Ethics Committee

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Mahua Moitra targeted for anti-Adani campaign: Opposition

Opposition leaders support Mahua Moitra; accuse government of targeting her for her campaign against Adani. Congress' Shrinate and Sena's Chaturvedi point out contradictions in Ethics panel's report. RJD's Jha and CPI's Viswam call it an unfortunate and undemocratic decision, respectively.

Newslaundry

Four gifts, ‘serious risks’, ‘no expertise to investigate’: 5 takeaways from ethics panel report on Mahua Moitra

The Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over cash-for-query allegations after a motion based on an ethics committee report. Moitra has been accused of misusing her credentials, accepting gifts, and of favours for businessman Darshan Hiranandani, a competitor of industrialist Gautam Adani.

Dynamite News

Mahua Moitra After Expulsion From Lok Sabha: Ethics Committee another weapon to 'thok do' Opposition

The expelled Lok Sabha MP alleged that she has been found guilty of breaching a code of ethics that 'does not exist'. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Backed by Opposition, Mahua Moitra strikes a defiant note, will continue fight

“Ethics panel is punishing me for practice that is routine, accepted and encouraged in Lok Sabha. In essence I have been found guilty of breaching code of ethics that does not exist,” said Ms. Moitra after her expulsion from Lok Sabha.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee backs Mahua Moitra, says she will get ticket in next Lok Sabha election

“Mahua is a victim of circumstances and party is fully behind Mahua. I am shocked and it is sad day for Parliament. It is unacceptable and Mahua will win the battle. They will be defeated in next elections,” the TMC supremo added.

Newslaundry

Lok Sabha expels Mahua Moitra as opposition calls it ‘fixed match’

Amid tumultuous scenes, the Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over cash-for-query allegations. The decision, facilitated by a voice vote, was taken amid protests and chaos in the House.

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