The operation, linked to the alleged cash-for-query case, spread across various locations, including Kolkata...
Digital Desk: Weeks ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the political landscape in West Bengal witnessed a significant development as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches on multiple premises associated with former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra. The operation, linked to the alleged cash-for-query case, spread across various locations, including Kolkata.
On a Saturday morning, teams from the central probe agency descended upon the residence of the 49-year-old TMC leader in Kolkata and other cities, commencing search proceedings in line with directives from the Lokpal. The FIR against Moitra, prompted by the Lokpal's directives, requires the CBI to furnish a report within six months.
Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha in December 2023 due to alleged 'unethical conduct' marked a contentious chapter in her political career. Despite the setback, she remains resilient, challenging her expulsion from the Supreme Court and gearing up for a re-election bid from the Krishnanagar constituency under the TMC banner.
The roots of this controversy trace back to allegations leveled by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, accusing Moitra of soliciting cash and gifts from a Dubai-based businessman in exchange for raising questions in the Lok Sabha. The Lokpal's order, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations supported by compelling evidence, underscores the gravity of the situation.
As the investigation unfolds, the nation awaits the outcome of this high-profile case, which not only holds significance for Moitra's political future but also raises broader questions about ethical conduct and integrity within the corridors of power. With the Lokpal advocating for a "deeper probe" to unearth the truth, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the unfolding saga, shaping the narrative of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
