TMC MP Mahua Moitra Archives

Trouble increases for TMC leader Mahua Moitra, ED registers case under PMLA Act

Mahua Moitra, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a former MP, is going to have further problems. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against Mahua Moitra in a cash-for-query row.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against TMC leader Mahua Moitra in a cash-for-query row: Sources pic.twitter.com/U5Gw21aSMk
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2024

Mahua Moitra had just received a new summons from the Central Investigation Agency to appear for interrogation over the FEMA violation case, but she disregarded it.

Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani of Dubai were summoned by the Enforcement Department (ED) to appear in court on alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

The central agency had twice summoned Mahua Moitra for questioning; however, she did not show up, citing official responsibilities, and she requested a postponement of the notice.

TMC leader Mahua Moitra vacated government bungalow, received second notice three days ago

Mahua Moitra, the leader of the TMC, left her official home today. The TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s office has informed that by 10 am today, Mahua’s residence at 9B Telegraph Lane has been fully cleared out.

Mahua’s attorneys turned up the bungalow to the Estate Directorate. Officials are currently examining the bungalow. The attorneys claimed that no evictions had occurred and that the property had been cleared out before the authorities showed there.

Let us inform you that Mahua received a second eviction notice from DOE on January 16. Last month, Mahua was kicked out of the Lok Sabha.

A Delhi High Court judge did not rule in Moitra’s favor on Thursday. She had urged the court for a stay of the DoE notice, which demanded that she leave the government bungalow.

"House number 9B Telegraph Lane in New Delhi occupied by Mahua Moitra was fully vacated by 10 am today morning and the possession was handed over by her lawyers to the Directorate of Estates who are inspecting and engaged in due process. The premises were vacated before… https://t.co/hBo5UFfzk6
— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2024

Mahua Moitra’s troubles increased, got notice to vacate bungalow within 30 days

The problems have not stopped, even after TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s membership in the Lok Sabha was revoked. A notice to quit the government residence in 30 days has been delivered to Mahua Moitra.

Let us inform you that Moitra has now filed a case in the Supreme Court contesting her suspension from the Lok Sabha following her expulsion. Mahua Moitra, a member of the Trinamool Congress, was expelled from the lower house on Friday, according to a notification released by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, citing “cash-for-query” charges.

Mahua Moitra’s removal from the House was proposed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, and it was accepted by a voice vote. Moitra’s expulsion was recommended in the report of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, which was adopted by the House earlier following discussion.

In bribery case, Ethics Committee asked for travel and login details of Mahua Moitra from IT Ministry

Mahua Moitra Bribery Case: Following its initial meeting on the Mahua Moitra bribery case, the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has now asked the IT Ministry for Mahua-related travel and login information.

On Thursday, the Ethics Committee convened for the first time regarding this issue. Lawyer Jai Ananth Dehadrai and BJP leader Nishikant Dubey had also recorded their statements during that period.

The Ethics Committee has requested information regarding Mahua Moitra’s login in a letter to both the Home Ministry and the IT Ministry. In addition, details regarding Mahua Moitra’s whereabouts have been requested in order for the Ethics Committee to verify the veracity of all the accusations made against her.

There has been an accusation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra that she has taken money and asked questions in Parliament. On behalf of the businessman, he allegedly targeted the government and Adani Group with his queries.