UNCERTAINTY OVER MAHUA'S APPEARANCE BEFORE ETHICS PANEL ON NOV 2

The cash for query scandal continues to evolve, resembling the intricate plot of a dramatic film.

- ASHISH SINHA

Among the various facets of this story, there are elements of suspense, potential threats to national security, business rivalries, and allegations of political corruption.

However, the climax of this saga is yet to be unveiled. The Chairman of the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha has officially scheduled Mahua Moitra’s appearance for November 2, while Mahua has requested a later date, preferably after November 5. Let’s recount the unfolding events step by step.

Recent developments show Mahua Moitra making efforts to influence government witness Darshan Hiranandani, a key figure in the Cash for Query case, to testify in her favor. These allegations stem from the complainant MP, Nishikant Dubey, who also took to Twitter to share his concerns on a Saturday morning. Two days prior, another complainant, Supreme Court lawyer Jai Ananth Dehadrani, posted similar allegations on social media.