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The role of special inquiry committees of Parliament | Explained

Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for alleged unethical conduct. Parliamentary privileges evolved in medieval Britain to protect House of Commons from King. Supreme Court has provided conflicting judgments on expulsion. Allegations against Moitra serious but expulsion may be disproportionate punishment. Fast track courts needed…

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Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

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Parliamentary Proceedings | Opposition and Centre spar in Lok Sabha over delay in release of MGNREGA funds

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha lashed out at TMC members and accused them of spreading “falsehood”

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Mahua Moitra On Ethics Committee Report: I'll only speak when they table the report in Parliament

Moitra on Monday denied commenting on the Ethics Committee report saying "she'll only speak when they table the report before the Parliament." Read further on Dynamite News:

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There should be an upper age limit in politics, says Trinamool leader, sparks speculation

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee sparks debate on age limit in party; supports MP Mahua Moitra in 'cash-for-query' controversy. Banerjee suggests age limit in politics, sports; denies differences with veterans.

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No disruptions in Parliament this time, INDIA bloc parties resolve

The INDIA bloc parties resolved not to disrupt the proceedings of the winter session of Parliament, which is the penultimate session before the country goes for general elections

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Parliament Winter Session: Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group to meet at 5pm

The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting will be held on Monday evening to chalk out the strategy for the winter session of Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Cash-For-Query' Case: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan writes to LS Speaker on ethics panel proceedings against Mahua Moitra

In a four-page letter to the speaker, Adhir said there is no clear-cut demarcation in the roles envisaged for the Privileges Committee and the Ethics Committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Criminal law Bills and decision on Mahua’s conduct to rock Parliament

The report of the Lok Sabha panel recommending the expulsion of Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra from the lower house over a “cash-for-query” complaint is also listed for tabling in the House on Monday, the first day of the session.

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Mahua Moitra’s expulsion will be an extremely serious punishment, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Chowdhury demands relook of Ethics Committee proceedings against Moitra in "cash-for-query" case. No clear-cut demarcation of roles of Privileges and Ethics Committees, no clear definition of "unethical conduct" and no code of conduct. Suggests deeper attention and streamlining of processes under Speaker's guidance. Report to be tabled in…

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Morning Digest | India offers to host 2028 climate meet; LS ethics panel report on Mohua Moitra’s expulsion to be tabled in House on December 4, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Mahua Moitra expulsion | Lok Sabha ethics panel report to be tabled in House on December 4

According to the agenda papers circulated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ethics Committee chairperson Vinod Kumar Sonkar will lay on the table of the House the panel’s first report.

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Morning Digest | Four students dead in stampede at tech festival in Cochin University of Science and Technology; NDMS says Silkyara tunnel rescue may take a ‘long time’, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

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Government convenes all party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session

All-party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament (Dec 4-22). Government keen to pass key bills, incl. Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and CEC/ECs bill. Opposition and former CECs protested latter bill.

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CBI studying complaint sent by Lokpal against Mahua Moitra

Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry has been instituted against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra so far, a source said the agency is currently examining the Lokpal reference related to certain questions raised by her in the Lok Sabha.

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No official orders, but Lok Sabha cuts access to questions portal for staff of MPs

Ahead of Winter Session, access to questions portal restricted to Lok Sabha MPs only; Rajya Sabha process continues as before. No official orders issued; fall-out of alleged 'cash-for-query' episode. Portal upgraded on Aug 1; MPs and their staff had log-in credentials.

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BJP planning to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of consequences if they expel MP Mahua Moitra. She also defends her party's scam-tainted leadership, vowing to arrest 8 BJP leaders if 4 TMC MLAs are arrested. She cautions her party supporters to keep an eye on the situation and warns her political opponents of same…

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Adani Group adviser on government expert panel raises eyebrows

Opposition parties attack Modi government for appointing Janardhan Chaudhary, an employee of Adani Group, to Environment Ministry's Expert Appraisal Committee. TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi question conflict of interest

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Grit and glamour: how Mahua Moitra shook up the misogyny and hypocrisy of Indian politics

A divorcee who likes a glass of wine and a pair of Ferragamo shoes, the opposition MP has become a target for character assassination for Narendra Modi’s conservatives. But she hits back twice as hard

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Over the top: On Mahua Moitra and panel’s disqualification recommendation

Neither the process nor the conclusions of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in the case involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra are grounded in any decipherable principle

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Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker on leak of Ethics Committee’s report

She also points out the conflict of interest in Adani Group-owned channel accessing the report before its adoption; Trinamool MP also mentions ‘inaction’ by the Speaker’s office

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Just helped me double 2024 winning margin: Mahua Moitra on Ethics panel report

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, said she will return with a bigger mandate in 2024 after Ethics Committee recommended her expulsion from Lok Sabha in "cash-for-query" matter. She called it a "kangaroo court" & "monkey business" & said the crisis helped her double her 2024 winning margin. Six members of panel…

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Morning Digest | Trinamool says Mahua is competent to fight the battle on her own; Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000, and more

From, Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, to, U.K. Home Secretary Braverman accuses police of bias, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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