Mahua Moitra

INDIA bloc protests nationwide over suspension of 146 MPs

NEW DELHI : The INDIA bloc, led by the Opposition, is making a stand against the suspension of 146 Members of Parliament during the Winter Session. Protests are happening all over, and in New Delhi, leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered at Jantar Mantar under the banner of ‘Save Democracy.’ They even marched from Parliament […]

Foul-mouthed Mahua out, villain Adani is now INDIA’s darling in Bihar

NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, the INDIA alliance faced internal divisions as members criticised the Lok Sabha’s decision to expel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra. Accusations surrounding the compromise of Moitra’s Lok Sabha login credentials in exchange for questioning business magnate Gautam Adani’s conglomerate raised tensions within the alliance. However, counter to […]

CJI Chandrachud slated to list Mahua Moitra’s ouster from Parliament on Wednesday

KOLKATA: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has slated to take his decision regarding Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra’s ouster from the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday. Justice SK Kaul informed Moitra’s advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi of the case being placed in front of CJI Chandrachud, who will be taking the final call. According to sources, […]

Defiant Mahua moves SC to counter her unlawful sack

KOLKATA: Expelled parliamentarian from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Mahua Moitra moved the Supreme Court to challenge her expulsion from the Lok Sabha on Monday, following her ouster. The Krishnanagar MP was expelled upon the recommendation of the Parliamentary ethics committee in the cash-for-query scandal, on December 8, when the lower house passed a resolution to […]

Mahua Moitra’s ouster solidifies INDIA bloc ahead of 2024 polls

KOLKATA: The recent expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarian Mahua Moitra has acted as a catalyst in revitalising the unity within the INDIA bloc as preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections gain momentum. Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the cash-for-query case, Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has consistently stood by Moitra, even during […]

Vendetta politics: Mamata slams BJP over Mahua Moitra’s Lok Sabha expulsion

The CM accused the BJP of resorting to "vendetta politics" due to an inability to defeat the TMC in elections.

Mahua expelled from Lok Sabha, calls jury ‘kangaroo court’

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra was expelled from her position as a parliamentarian. This marked the first instance of someone being ousted from the new parliament building premises. Moitra faced the bludgeon of the jury in the cash-for-query scam, which ascertained her expulsion, according to the recommendations of the parliamentary […]

TMC, Congress to focus on Moitra’s expulsion in cash for query scandal

KOLKATA: With the parliament’s winter session beginning from Monday, the Trinamool Congress has disclosed that they will discuss Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra’s future in the parliament after the ethics committee recommended her expulsion, following referral to the CBI probe. Party sources state, “Reports of Parliamentary committees should not be made public so brazenly until tabled […]

Mamata speaks up on Mahua; predicts surge in her popularity

KOLKATA:  On Friday, After a long course of silence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee decided to rally behind Trinamool Congress’ Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra, saying that her expulsion will make her more popular. While speaking at the TMC’s mega meet, Banerjee said, “Their plan is to expel Mahua but that will make her more […]

Upholding ethical standards in Parliament: Expelling Mahua Moitra

Mahua Moitra, the TMC MP found guilty of taking bribes and sharing her official login credentials with a Dubai-based businessman, which is a grave offence, is deserving of the highest punishment. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s recommendation to expel her from the House is appreciative and any Parliamentarian whose code of conduct has been unscrupulous […]