To probe Mahua issue, LS Ethics Panel meet to record Nishikant Dubey's statement today

The Lok Sabha's Ethics Committee is set to convene its first meeting on Thursday to probe the "cash for query" accusation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. During the meeting, BJP parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey, who filed the complaint, and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai, have been called to record their statements.

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In his complaint submitted to Speaker Om Birla, Dubey has referenced documents shared by Dehadrai. The Speaker has subsequently referred the matter to the committee, which is presided over by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar. Dubey has alleged that the advocate, who was once closely associated with Moitra before a falling out, has presented "indisputable evidence of financial transactions" between her and businessman Darshan Hiranandani, aimed at targeting the Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panel's schedule for Thursday states, "Oral Evidence of Shri Jai Anant Dehadrai, Advocate in respect of complaint dated 15 October, 2023 given by Dr Nishikant Dubey, MP against Smt Mahua Moitra, MP for alleged direct involvement in cash for query in Parliament. Oral evidence of Dr Nishikant Dubey, MP, in respect of complaint dated 15 October, 2023 given by hi