Lok Sabha Ethics Committee Postpones Meeting on Mahua Moitra Case to November 9

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has decided to postpone its meeting to discuss allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Originally scheduled for November 7, the meeting will now take place on November 9, according to a notice from the Lok Sabha secretariat. The reason for this rescheduling remains undisclosed.

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The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has decided to postpone its meeting to discuss allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Originally scheduled for November 7, the meeting will now take place on November 9, according to a notice from the Lok Sabha secretariat. The reason for this rescheduling remains undisclosed.

The delay in the meeting implies that the committee, chaired by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar, has concluded its investigation and will soon provide its recommendations. During the committee's last deliberations on November 2, members from various political parties discussed the case.

The BJP holds a majority in the 15-member committee and may take a stern stance on the accusations against Mahua Moitra. This is particularly significant since she had previously accused Sonkar of asking inappropriate questions during the last meeting, prompting her and opposition members to leave the session in frustration. It is anticipated that some committee members may express dissent in their recommendations to Speaker Om Birla.

During the November 2 meeting, all five opposition members walked out, alleging that Sonkar had asked indecent and personal questions about Moitra's travels, hotel stays, and telephone calls. Moitra later described the experience as a "proverbial vastraharan" (metaphorical disrobing).

The committee's chairperson dismissed the opposition members' claims, suggesting that their actions were aimed at protecting Moitra. The committee is expected to scrutinize Moitra's decision to leave the meeting closely as they draft their report.

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Furthermore, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused Moitra of raising questions in the Lok Sabha with the intention of targeting the Adani Group, allegedly at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani, in exchange for bribes. Moitra has acknowledged using her login details for this purpose but denied any financial gain, explaining that many MPs share their login credentials with others.

The delayed meeting has generated significant anticipation as the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee evaluates the allegations against Mahua Moitra and decides on its recommendations regarding the case.