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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
CBI Submits Report On 'Cash-For-Query Scam' Against Mahua Moitra To Lokpal
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani, officials said on Monday. The agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the Lokpal. It was alleged that Ms Moitra indulged in corrupt practices including, but not limited to, taking bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani for "compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials." The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide further course of action in the case, officials said. Ms Moitra, who represented Krishnanagar seat in the last Lok Sabha, was expelled from the House in December 2023 for "unethical conduct", which she has challenged in the Supreme Court. She convincingly defeated her rival, BJP's Amrita Roy, in the 2024 general elections, retaining her seat in 18th Lok Sabha. The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Mr Dubey had alleged that Ms Moitra had asked questions in the House in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to mount an attack on industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cash-for-query case: Trouble mounts for TMC's Mohua Moitra; CBI files chargesheet with Lokpal
TMC leader Mahua Moitra (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a chargesheet with the Lokpal in connection with the alleged 'cash-for-query' scam involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra . In response to directives from the anti-corruption ombudsman, the CBI in March last year filed an FIR against Mahua Moitra. The Lokpal had issued instructions to the CBI after reviewing the findings of the agency's preliminary inquiry into allegations raised by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey against Mahua. The Lokpal had directed the CBI to investigate comprehensively all facets of the complaints against her within six months. Dubey has accused Mahua of soliciting cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for raising questions in the Lok Sabha to criticise industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi , among others. Mahua has vehemently denied these allegations. The Lokpal, however, after careful consideration, deemed the allegations against Mahua as grave and supported by substantial evidence. It emphasised the need for a thorough investigation, considering Mahua's former position and status. The Lokpal bench, comprising Justice Abhilasha Kumari and members Archana Ramasundaram and Mahender Singh, stressed the importance of probity in public office and the detrimental effects of corruption on democratic functioning. Consequently, the Lokpal directed the CBI to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all allegations and submit a report within six months. The filing of the chargesheet against Mahua marks a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the TMC MP.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CBI submits report on 'cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra to Lokpal
The Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani , officials said Monday. The agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the Lokpal. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Others MCA Leadership others Degree PGDM Finance Data Science MBA Public Policy Product Management Data Science CXO Cybersecurity Management Technology Project Management Design Thinking Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details It was alleged that Moitra indulged in corrupt practices including, but not limited to, taking bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani for "compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials." The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide further course of action in the case, officials said. Moitra, who represented Krishnanagar seat in the last Lok Sabha, was expelled from the House in December 2023 for "unethical conduct", which she has challenged in the Supreme Court. Live Events She convincingly defeated her rival, BJP's Amrita Roy, in the 2024 general elections, retaining her seat in 18th Lok Sabha. The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman , issued directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Dubey had alleged that Moitra had asked questions in the House in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to mount an attack on industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
CBI submits report on ‘cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra to Lokpal
It was alleged that Moitra indulged in corrupt practices including, but not limited to, taking bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani for 'compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials.' The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide further course of action in the case, officials said. The agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the Lokpal. New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani, officials said Monday. Moitra, who represented Krishnanagar seat in the last Lok Sabha, was expelled from the House in December 2023 for 'unethical conduct', which she has challenged in the Supreme Court. She convincingly defeated her rival, BJP's Amrita Roy, in the 2024 general elections, retaining her seat in 18th Lok Sabha. The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Dubey had alleged that Moitra had asked questions in the House in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to mount an attack on industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. PTI ABS ABS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CBI submits report on 'cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra to Lokpal
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani, officials said Monday. The agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the Lokpal. It was alleged that Moitra indulged in corrupt practices, including but not limited to accepting bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani, for "compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials." The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide the further course of action in the case, officials said.
