Former Lok Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning on February 19. This summons comes in connection with certain transactions involving foreign currencies. Moitra, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha last year, faces allegations regarding her actions in Parliament.
Moitra’s disqualification stemmed from allegations made by the Ethics Committee, following an affidavit submitted by Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani. Hiranandani claimed that Moitra had raised questions in the lower House to target his business rival, Gautam Adani. Additionally, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Moitra’s former partner Jai Dehadrai accused her of receiving cash or gifts from Hiranandani in exchange for parliamentary inquiries.
Notably, Moitra is scheduled to appear before the agency on the same day as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has also been summoned by the ED. Kejriwal’s summons is related to the ongoing investigation into the alleged bribery of Rs 100 crore in the Delhi liquor scam.
Despite the allegations and summons, Moitra has maintained her innocence, stating that the accusations against her are false. However, she was not available for comments when contacted by news agency for her reaction to the ED’s summons.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively looking into the allegations made by Dehadrai and has recorded statements from both him and Hiranandani. This investigation was initiated following a reference from the Lokpal.
Moitra’s summons by the ED adds to the political tension, occurring concurrently with similar legal proceedings involving high-profile figures like Arvind Kejriwal. These developments highlight the growing scrutiny and accountability faced by political leaders in Bharat.
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