Mahua Moitra Expelled: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee decried the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha in connection with the 'cash-for-query' case. Banerjee accused the BJP of engaging in "vendetta politics", declaring it an "attack on democracy". She expressed confidence in the unity of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc after the Opposition staged a walkout of the Lok Sabha following the vote.


Mamata Banerjee questioned the haste in making such a crucial decision, "I was sad to see the attitude of the BJP. I do not understand how they function, today a 495-page report was submitted in the Parliament and immediately they passed it, they gave just a few minutes for MPs to speak. In the name of their majority, they have passed this judgement without giving enough time to anyone to even read the report."


"How were members expected to go through a 495-page report in such a short notice. I was happy to see the united I.N.D.I.A. alliance walk out and fight back. The party fully supports Mahua Moitra, she is a woman and a young MP. Today the BJP has betrayed democracy and democratic rights. They did not allow Mahua to explain her own stand. Without justice, you have done injustice. This is a betrayal of constitutional rights" the TMC supremo remarked, as per news agency ANI.



"This is vendetta politics of BJP. They killed democracy.... It is injustice. Mahua will win the battle. The people will give justice. They (BJP) will be defeated in the next election," asserted the West Bengal Chief Minister.



She further condemned the Lok Sabha decision saying, "We can also expel anyone from the house, we have a 2/3rd majority (in West Bengal Assembly), but is it right? Everyone must get their voice to defend themselves. I condemn it and the party will fight with the I.N.D.I.A. alliance. This incident has opened our eyes to the vindictive politics of the BJP. I thought the PM would consider it and allow her to speak. I am shocked and it is a sad day for the Indian parliament", as per ANI.


Mahua Moitra's Expulsion From Lok Sabha Over 'Cash For Query' Matter


The expulsion of Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha occurred on Friday in connection with the cash-for-query case, following a parliamentary vote. The decision came after the Ethics Committee recommended her expulsion, citing "immoral and indecent conduct."


Speaker Om Birla announced the expulsion, stating, "This House accepts the conclusions of the Committee that MP Mahua Moitra's conduct was immoral and indecent as an MP. So, it is not appropriate for her to continue as an MP."


The Ethics Committee's recommendation was based on a 495-page report, which detailed allegations of cash-for-query against Moitra. The controversy stemmed from a complaint filed by businessman Darshan Hiranandani, who claimed to have paid Moitra to raise questions in Parliament about the Adani Group. Opposition members, however, criticized the report as a "fixed match," calling for more time to study its contents.


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