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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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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TMC MP Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha on 'Cash-For-Query' case

TMC MP Mahua Moitra was today expelled from the Lok Sabha on 'Cash-For-Query' case after discussion on Ethics Committee report . Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha, Opposition MPs walk out

Mahua Moitra Expulsion from LS: Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2023 over the “cash-for-query” allegation through a voice vote amid chaos.

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Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra tabled in Lok Sabha

The Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra was tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday by the panel's chairperson and BJP MP Vijay Sonkar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"People will now see battle of Mahabharata": MP Mahua Moitra on Ethics Committee report to be tabled today in Lok Sabha

Speaking to the media, Mahua said "Mother Durga has arrived, we will see. These people who have started snatching clothes will now see the battle of Mahabharata." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha to take up ethics panel report recommending Mahua Moitra’s expulsion in Cash-for-query row; Indian ambassador granted consular access to 8 death row prisoners in Qatar, says MEA, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

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Ethics panel report on Moitra likely to be tabled in LS on Friday: Sources

The report of the Ethics Committee which recommended the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a "cash-fore-query" case is likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday, parliamentary sources said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The role of special inquiry committees of Parliament | Explained

Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for alleged unethical conduct. Parliamentary privileges evolved in medieval Britain to protect House of Commons from King. Supreme Court has provided conflicting judgments on expulsion. Allegations against Moitra serious but expulsion may be disproportionate punishment. Fast track courts needed…

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Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

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Parliamentary Proceedings | Opposition and Centre spar in Lok Sabha over delay in release of MGNREGA funds

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha lashed out at TMC members and accused them of spreading “falsehood”

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Mahua Moitra On Ethics Committee Report: I'll only speak when they table the report in Parliament

Moitra on Monday denied commenting on the Ethics Committee report saying "she'll only speak when they table the report before the Parliament." Read further on Dynamite News:

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There should be an upper age limit in politics, says Trinamool leader, sparks speculation

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee sparks debate on age limit in party; supports MP Mahua Moitra in 'cash-for-query' controversy. Banerjee suggests age limit in politics, sports; denies differences with veterans.

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No disruptions in Parliament this time, INDIA bloc parties resolve

The INDIA bloc parties resolved not to disrupt the proceedings of the winter session of Parliament, which is the penultimate session before the country goes for general elections

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Parliament Winter Session: Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group to meet at 5pm

The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting will be held on Monday evening to chalk out the strategy for the winter session of Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Cash-For-Query' Case: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan writes to LS Speaker on ethics panel proceedings against Mahua Moitra

In a four-page letter to the speaker, Adhir said there is no clear-cut demarcation in the roles envisaged for the Privileges Committee and the Ethics Committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Criminal law Bills and decision on Mahua’s conduct to rock Parliament

The report of the Lok Sabha panel recommending the expulsion of Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra from the lower house over a “cash-for-query” complaint is also listed for tabling in the House on Monday, the first day of the session.

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Mahua Moitra’s expulsion will be an extremely serious punishment, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Chowdhury demands relook of Ethics Committee proceedings against Moitra in "cash-for-query" case. No clear-cut demarcation of roles of Privileges and Ethics Committees, no clear definition of "unethical conduct" and no code of conduct. Suggests deeper attention and streamlining of processes under Speaker's guidance. Report to be tabled in…

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Morning Digest | India offers to host 2028 climate meet; LS ethics panel report on Mohua Moitra’s expulsion to be tabled in House on December 4, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Mahua Moitra expulsion | Lok Sabha ethics panel report to be tabled in House on December 4

According to the agenda papers circulated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ethics Committee chairperson Vinod Kumar Sonkar will lay on the table of the House the panel’s first report.

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Morning Digest | Four students dead in stampede at tech festival in Cochin University of Science and Technology; NDMS says Silkyara tunnel rescue may take a ‘long time’, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

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