Money-for-query-row: CBI begins inquiry in Mahua Moitra case

On Lokpal’s reference, CBI initiates inquiry towards TMC MP Mahua Moitra
New Delhi: CBI has initiated an inquiry into the cash-for-query allegations towards Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on a reference from anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, sources stated on Saturday.
Officers knowledgeable that Lokpal had obtained a grievance from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey towards Moitra alleging that she had taken bribes to boost questions in Parliament.He had additionally accused Moitra of compromising nationwide safety for financial good points.

“Now we have began an enquiry on the reference. The following step can be to register a proper preliminary enquiry (PE) to determine if the allegations advantage a full-fledged investigation. If sufficient prima facie materials is discovered through the PE, CBI can convert it into an FIR,” a senior official defined.
There was no formal assertion from both CBI or the Lokpal on the problem.

Dubey had accused Moitra of asking questions in Lok Sabha to focus on the Adani Group and Prime Minister

Narendra Modi on the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in alternate for presents.
Moitra has denied any wrongdoing and claimed that she was being focused as she had raised questions on the offers of the Adani Group.
On Saturday, she posted on X: “Neither has Lok Pal uploaded any referral order on web site as per the Lokpal Act nor has CBI put out something official. Sources telling journos as per typical media circus. Hope Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal rip-off deserves CBI PE earlier than my witchhunt.” Moitra stated she was “amused to see how headless Lokpal with no full-time Chairman referred” her case to the CBI.

The Ethics Committee of Lok sabha has already adopted a report by majority, recommending Moitra’s expulsion from the Home for accepting “unlawful gratifications” to boost questions in Parliament. The report has been submitted to the Speaker who’s to desk it within the Home through the winter session.