TMC MP MAHUA MOITRA
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TMC gave Rs 75 lakh each to 48 candidates to contest Lok Sabha polls: Expenditure statement
The Trinamool Congress allocated Rs 75 lakh each to 48 candidates, including key figures Abhishek Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, and Shatrughan Sinha, for the recent Lok Sabha elections. Their total expenditure reached Rs 3.60 crore. The Aam Aadmi Party provided over Rs 60 lakh to three candidates, while AIMIM gave Rs 52 lakh to its president Asaduddin Owaisi.
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ED, CBI only for opposition ruled states: Mahua Moitra attacks BJP over Badlapur sexual assault case
TMC MP Mahua Moitra attacked the BJP over its handling of the Badlapur sexual abuse case, alleging that investigative agencies only target opposition states. The Maharashtra government suspended police officials and formed a Special Investigation Team. Opposition parties claimed that victims' parents faced delays in filing complaints at the police station.
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FM Sitharaman made mockery of people of India in budget by doing absolutely nothing: TMC MP Mahua Moitra
Mahua Moitra slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget for being regressive and doing nothing for common people. Moitra noted the imbalance in tax burdens and condemned high GST rates on life insurance. She also pointed out decreased allocations for social sectors and urged the government to modernize military capabilities and address job creation issues.
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Delhi HC asks police to reply to MP Mahua Moitra's plea to quash FIR
The Delhi High Court has asked the city's police to respond to TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra's plea seeking to quash an FIR filed against her. The FIR relates to a "derogatory" social media remark made by Moitra about NCW chief Rekha Sharma. The court's directive was issued on Friday and a status report is expected within four weeks.
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Kanwar Yatra eateries row: TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has petitioned the Supreme Court against UP and Uttarakhand orders for eatery name displays along Kanwar Yatra, citing community discord, economic boycotts against Muslim traders, and privacy concerns. Supported by an NGO, the plea awaits hearing by justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti. The Sawan month yatra arrangements are in place from the Ganges.
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Mahua Moitra accuses BJP's Shantanu Thakur of issuing passes to smuggle beef
TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused Union Minister Shantanu Thakur of facilitating smugglers on the India-Bangladesh border. She shared an image of a letter allegedly signed by Thakur permitting the transportation of 3 kg of beef, a claim dismissed by Thakur as baseless. Thakur stated that such passes were issued for local issues in border areas, prompting Moitra to continue her allegations supported by TMC IT Cell's Nilanjan Das.
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Delhi Police writes to X, seeks details of TMC MP Mahua Moitra's 'deleted' remark on NCW chief Rekha Sharma
Delhi Police have sought details from social media company X regarding TMC MP Mahua Moitra's now-deleted comment deemed derogatory towards NCW chief Rekha Sharma. Moitra was booked under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for insulting a woman's modesty. The investigation is ongoing, with Moitra potentially being called in for questioning.
Delhi Police books TMC MP Mahua Moitra for 'crude' social media remark on NCW chief
Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra for her "derogatory" social media post regarding Rekha Sharma, the chief of the National Commission for Women. The post was in response to a video showing Sharma arriving at the site of a stampede incident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
"I am in Nadia in case you need me": Mahua Moitra dares Delhi Police after NCW initiates legal action
The National Commission for Women (NCW) initiated legal action against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for her derogatory remarks against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma. In response, Moitra challenged Delhi Police to act on the suo moto orders, stating her location in Nadia and readiness for arrest. Moitra's comments followed a video showing Sharma at the Hathras stampede site, which she criticized harshly. The NCW condemned the remarks as a severe violation of dignity and urged legal action, filing a formal complaint with Delhi Police and notifying the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Mahua Moitra vs Rekha Sharma: TMC MP's 'holding boss' pajamas' dig at NCW chief sparks row
NCW chief Rekha Sharma visited Hathras to meet the women injured in the tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. Videos surfaced showing Sharma at the site with someone holding an umbrella for her. Reacting to one such post, Mahua Moitra tweeted, "She’s too busy holding up her boss's pajamas," targeting Sharma, who is often accused of working in favour of the BJP-led NDA government. Rekha Sharma responded to Moitra's remarks by calling her a "troll." "She is not interested in her work but just trolling people, and I don't give my time to trollers," Sharma said.
NCW initiates legal action against Mahua Moitra for her remarks against Rekha Sharma
NCW takes legal action against MP Mahua Moitra for comments against chairperson Rekha Sharma. Moitra challenges Delhi Police's response. NCW urges Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene. NCW demands FIR against Moitra under Section 79 of the law.
BJP flays TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her remarks against NCW chief
BJP criticized TMC MP Mahua Moitra's comments on NCW chief Rekha Sharma, demanding her removal. TMC posted a video of Sharma in Hathras, saying she's 'too busy holding up her boss’s pajamas'. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla condemned the remarks, referencing Sandeshkhali, Chopra incidents, and questioning reactions from Priyanka Vadra, Sonia Gandhi, Kharge ji, Swati Maliwal, and INDIA bloc.
Anurag Thakur starts Lok Sabha debate, takes a dig at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
During Monday's Lok Sabha session, NDA MPs defended government policies in response to the motion of thanks to the President's Address, while the Opposition countered. BJP MP Anurag Thakur initiated the discussion by highlighting the Opposition's stance against the Constitution. He congratulated Rahul Gandhi on becoming Leader of the Opposition, emphasising the need for responsibility over power. Opposition MPs protested as Thakur criticised Gandhi's absence during important sessions.
Mahua Moitra makes a comeback in Parliament, says BJP paid a heavy price of 63 MPs for expelling me
In her speech, Moitra expressed gratitude to the people of her constituency, Krishnanagar, for their unwavering support. She further said that earlier she was saved by Hindu god Krishna, and this time the people of Krishnanagar ensured that she returns to the Parliament.
Mahua Moitra returns to Parliament with resounding victory in Krishnanagar
Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress leader, secures a resounding victory in Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, defeating BJP's Amrita Roy with a significant lead.
In Rani Ma vs Mahua battle for Krishnanagar, Matuas are kings
Krishnanagar, steeped in history, faces a high-stakes Lok Sabha battle between Mahua Moitra and Amrita Roy. Matua and Muslim communities play pivotal roles in the electoral landscape, with Trinamool and BJP vying for dominance in different segments.
Fate of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Dilip Ghosh, Mahua Moitra to be decided in fourth phase LS polls in Bengal
Polling will be held in Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat (SC), Bardhaman Purba (SC), Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur (SC) and Birbhum in West Bengal in the fourth round of the Lok Sabha polls. A total of 1,45,30,017 voters, including 71,45,379 women and 282 third-gender electors, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 15,507 polling stations for the eight constituencies, an official said.
Krishnanagar: Here comes Mahua Moitra's biggest test since her dramatic Lok Sabha expulsion
Former MP and TMC candidate Mahua Moitra is contesting for the seat against BJP's newcomer Amrita Roy, who claims direct descent from Raja Krishna Chandra Roy.
Allegations of conspiring against PM cannot be levelled irresponsibly and amounts to treason, says Delhi HC
BJD MP Pinaki Misra filed a defamation lawsuit against lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, stressing the severity of accusing the Prime Minister of conspiracy. The case includes bribery allegations, with the court highlighting the need for substantial evidence. Justice Jasmeet Singh observed that while a politician cannot be "sensitive", Dehadrai should await the outcome of his complaint to the authorities and cannot be "trigger happy".
There is a choice between joining BJP or going to Tihar, says TMC's Mahua Moitra
Moitra, who campaigned in Asannagar and Bhimpur area of her Krishnanagar Constituency, has said earlier that ED, CBI and NIA have become branch organizations of BJP just like Trinamool Congress has Youth, Women wings. Earlier, the ED had filed a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) against Moitra. ED had also issued third summons to the expelled MP for questioning in connection with a FEMA violation case, which she skipped, citing election campaign. Moitra had also skipped her scheduled appearances on February 19 and March 11.
ED files money laundering case against TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query scam
The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case against TMC leader Mahua Moitra on Tuesday in connection with a cash-for-query controversy involving Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani. The new case against the TMC leader pertains to a violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
Victory will be fitting reply to expulsion from Lok Sabha, says confident Mahua Moitra
Mahua Moitra, who was re-nominated by the TMC from the same Krishnanagar seat after being expelled last year, accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of acting as "political agents of the saffron camp".
"Modi government cracking down on opposition," says TMC's Mahua Moitra
Slamming the Centre for "cracking down on opposition," Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra said that the Delhi CM has been arrested, MPs have been expelled and legal notices have been sent to opposition parties over income tax, adding to which she said, "All this is tarnishing India's image."
If you apply for CAA, you will lose citizenship for 5 years: Mamata Banerjee to Matuas
The promise of implementing CAA was a major electoral plank for BJP in the last Lok Sabha and assembly polls in West Bengal. The community, with more than one crore voters in the state, is spread over Nadia, Cooch Behar, North and South 24 Parganas districts bordering Bangladesh. The Trinamool Supremo went on to say she always cared about the Matua community and when Boroma, the matriarch of the Matua community, was alive, she bore all the expenses of Boroma's treatment.
ED summons TMC MP Mahua Moitra, bizman Darshan Hiranandani on March 28 in FEMA case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned TMC leader Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani in a FEMA contravention case. Moitra, facing allegations of unethical conduct, has denied wrongdoing and claims she is targeted for questioning deals of the Adani Group.
Cash for query scam: CBI conducts searches at TMC leader Mahua Moitra's residences and other places in Kolkata
The CBI carried out searches at the home of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra as part of its probe into the cash-for-query scam. Following a directive from the Lokpal, the CBI conducted a preliminary inquiry and was tasked with thoroughly investigating all aspects of the complaints against Moitra within a six-month period.
Cash for query row: Lokpal orders CBI to probe TMC leader Mahua Moitra
The Lokpal has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to look into allegations against TMC leader Mahua Moitra raised in Parliament. According to ANI, the CBI is mandated to investigate the complaint thoroughly under Section 20(3)(a) and present an Investigation Report within six months.
Lokpal-referred complaint against Mahua Moitra: CBI asks lawyer Dehadrai to appear before it
The agency has asked Dehadrai to appear before the AC-3 unit of the agency at 2 PM on Thursday to record his version, they said. The CBI has started a probe into the allegations of corruption against Moitra on a reference from the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had approached the Lokpal with a complaint against Moitra over allegations that she had taken bribes to raise questions in Parliament.
Ministry of Urban Development serves second notice to Mahua Moitra to vacate government house
Recently, the Directorate of Estate, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, asked Mahua Moitra to vacate her official bungalow, shortly after she was expelled from the Lok Sabha in connection with the 'cash-for-query' case.
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