Lok Sabha Ethics Committee receives affidavit from Darshan Hiranandani against Mahua Moitra
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha ethics committee announced today that it has received an affidavit from industrialist Darshan Hiranandani, accusing Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra of accepting bribes to ask questions in Parliament. The committee confirmed its intention to conduct a thorough investigation into these allegations.
In his affidavit, Hiranandani alleged that Moitra frequently demanded favors from him, including expensive luxury items, and provided him with her Parliament login credentials. He also claimed that she viewed attacking the Adani Group as a means to gain fame.
The accusations were brought to light by BJP's Nishikant Dubey, who accused the Trinamool leader of breaching parliamentary privilege, contempt of the House, and criminal conspiracy, during a session presided over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Vinod Sonkar, the head of the ethics committee, confirmed in an exclusive statement to NDTV, "We have received Darshan Hiranandani's affidavit. The committee will hear Mr. Dubey's complaint on October 26. He has been asked to present evidence in front of the committee."
Describing the allegations as extremely grave, Sonkar stated that the committee would thoroughly examine Dubey's letter and Hiranandani's affidavit. The committee also plans to hear Moitra's version, who has vehemently denied the charges and expressed her readiness for any inquiry.
"The allegations are very serious. The case has gone beyond the prima facie evidence which is why we are examining it," Sonkar emphasized.
In response to the accusations, Moitra, the Lok Sabha MP representing Krishnanagar in West Bengal, has sought a permanent injunction against Dubey, Dehadrai, social media platform X, search engine Google, and YouTube. She aims to restrain them from making, publishing, and circulating defamatory, false, and malicious statements against her.
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Salute extraordinary courage of armed forces behind 'Operation Sindhoor': CM Siddaramaiah
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Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday saluted the armed forces for conducting missile strikes on Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor', to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed.
He said, terror has no place in our land, and India will respond with strength and unity.
In retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces on early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke.
"I salute the extraordinary courage of our armed forces behind Operation Sindhoor. Their heroic action reaffirms that India will never tolerate terror in any form," Siddaramaiah said in a post on 'X'.
Stating that the brutal attack in Pahalgam was not just on innocent lives, it was an assault on the dreams and spirit of India, he said, "Every effort of our brave soldiers is a pledge to bring justice to the victims, their families, and to every Indian who believes in peace and humanity."
"Karnataka joins the nation in expressing unwavering solidarity with our forces. We are proud of your valour, sacrifice, and unflinching commitment to protect our sovereignty," he added.
India's response came two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack triggered widespread outrage in India and abroad.
