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Mahua Moitra Report Delayed: Lok Sabha Ethics Panel Under Scrutiny

  • Posted on December 4, 2023
  • Legal
  • By Arijit Dutta
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The Lok Sabha's Ethics Panel is set to present a report on Mahua Moitra, addressing the TMC MP's alleged involvement in a "cash-for-query" case. Despite its listing on Monday's agenda, the report's presentation was unexpectedly delayed, raising concerns among opposition MPs.

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The Lok Sabha's Ethics Panel is poised to deliver a report addressing the alleged involvement of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a "cash-for-query" case. Despite its scheduled inclusion in Monday's agenda, the report's presentation faced an unexpected delay, causing concern among opposition MPs.

The anticipated report, slated to elucidate recommendations regarding Moitra's alleged misconduct, surprisingly didn't make its way into the House proceedings as anticipated. This sudden absence prompted bafflement and queries from several Members of Parliament (MPs).

When the House reconvened at noon, ministers presented assorted papers and reports on bills, yet the crucial report concerning Moitra's potential expulsion was notably absent from the proceedings. This conspicuous omission became a focal point of discussion, with MPs expressing surprise and seeking clarification regarding the delay.

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Among those voicing their concerns were Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who acknowledged the report's absence but remained optimistic about its eventual presentation. Meanwhile, Moitra herself opted to withhold comments until the official tabling of the report, emphasizing the procedural irregularity that transpired.

The prescribed agenda clearly delineated the responsibility of the Ethics Committee chairperson to present this report. However, this procedural expectation wasn't fulfilled, prompting further inquiries into the underlying reasons for the delay.

The postponement of the report on Mahua Moitra's alleged involvement in the "cash-for-query" case by the Lok Sabha's Ethics Panel has generated considerable controversy and speculation within the parliamentary sphere. This unexpected omission has raised questions regarding parliamentary protocols and the undisclosed reasons that led to the withholding of the report's presentation.

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