BJP wanted to silence me, public permanently silenced 63 members from BJP: Mahua Moitra
Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has launched a sharp attack against the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the parliament today regarding the recent election results. The BJP secured 240 seats, falling short of the majority mark. Moitra, representing the Krishnanagar constituency in West Bengal, said that while the BJP previously attempted to silence her in the Lok Sabha, the electorate has now responded by reducing the BJP's number of seats.
"The last time I stood here, I was not allowed to speak. But the ruling party has paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP. They wanted to silence me, but the public permanently silenced 63 members from BJP," Moitra asserted.
Moitra further remarked on the current instability of the government due to the BJP's minority status, suggesting that its dependency on allies could lead to a collapse at any moment.
Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha in December 2023 after being implicated in a "cash-for-query" scandal. The Ethics Committee found her guilty of accepting gifts and cash from a businessman in exchange for posing specific questions in Parliament aimed at challenging the Modi government. This was deemed a serious breach of parliamentary privilege and conduct.
Denying the allegations, Moitra had labeled the Ethics Committee's report as biased and politically motivated.
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Delhi court extends Kejriwal's custody till July 12
New Delhi, Jul 3: A court here on Wednesday extended till July 12 the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
Kejriwal, who is in jail till July 12 in the CBI case related to the excise policy, appeared before the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja through video conference.
The court, meanwhile, reserved for June 6 its order on Kejriwal's application to allow his wife Sunita Kejriwal to be present as an attendant during his medical checkup.
During the proceedings, Kejriwal requested the court's permission to speak but the court said he is already being represented through his counsels.
Kejriwal said his wife was instrumental in managing his health over the years and as she had a detailed knowledge about his ailments and medical history, granting her access to his medical records every week was justifiable and essential.
"Transparency in his medical care is not only a legal requirement but also a critical component of ethical medical practice. Therefore, the applicant (Arvind Kejriwal) and his wife must be duly informed of all aspects of the treatment being administered, ensuring their capability to make informed decisions about his health," the plea said.
It sought the court's direction to the prison authorities to allow her to be his attendant during the medical consultations or follow-ups with the medical board or doctors, which would also allow Sunita Kejriwal to independently consult and seek advise from them.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed the application.
