Cash For Query Case: Ethics Panel Recommends Expulsion Of Mahua Moitra
In the ongoing 'cash for query' case against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, the ethics panel suggested expulsion of the MP. On November 8, the committee, in its report, described Mahua Moitra's actions as "highly objectionable, unethical, heinous, and criminal," emphasizing the need for stringent penalties. In a 500-page report, the panel said, Moitra shared her user ID with unauthorized individuals, received cash and benefits from… read-more
Tags: cash for query case, Mahua Moitra, TMC, mp, politics
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Maharashtra Quota Stir Continues, MP Sanjay Raut Lashed Out At Maharashtra Govt
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut lashed out at the Maharashtra government for the ongoing Maratha Quota stir. MP Sanjay Raut said his MPs and MLAs were not sent an invitation to the all-party meeting called by the Maharashtra government on the Maratha reservation. He said, "What to do with this government? Even though Maharashtra is on fire, this shameless politics continue." Meanwhile constant protests are witnessed amid reservation demands.
Tags: Sanjay Raut, mp, Maharashtra Government, Maharashtra Reservation
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Congress Clears Stand On Article 370 In Jammu & Kashmir
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a visit to Europe, on September 8, said that the party’s stand on Article 370 was very clear and it also wants to ensure that every voice in the country is heard, with people being allowed to express themselves freely. Our position on Article 370 is very clear. It’s in a resolution passed in the CWC, said Congress in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Indian Politics, Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir, mp
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Rahul Gandhi Nominated To Standing Committee For Defense In Parliament
After a comeback in the Lok Sabha, the opposition has nominated former Congress President Rahul Gandhi in the parliamentary standing committee defence of the opposition. Congress MP Amar Singh too has been nominated to the committee, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. This is the comeback of Rahul Gandhi, as before being disqualified in March, Mr Gandhi was a member of the parliamentary panel on defence.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, parliament, standing committee, Defence, mp
Courtesy: NDTV
Smriti Irani Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi Over MP Post
Union Minister Smriti Irani took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stating that if he "remains" in Wayanad, it would suffer the same fate as Amethi in Uttar Pradesh when he was the MP from there. Notably, Rahul Gandhi was the MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency before his conviction and sentencing for two years. After the Gujarat HC verdict, the Lok Sabha issued notice and removed as MP.
Tags: mp, Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, amethi, smriti irani
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Mumbai Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Sanjay Raut
The Mumbai Court extended the judicial custody of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl Scam in Maharashtra. On October 10, the court reviewed the case and extended custody till October 17, extended twice since the arrest. The ED arrested Raut in connection with money laundering case and financial irregularities in the redevelopment project in Mumbai's Patra Chawl, in Maharashtra.
Tags: Sanjay Raut, mp, Shiv Sena, MONEY LAUNDERING, Judicial Custody
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3 More MPs Suspended From Rajya Sabha For 'Disrupting' Proceedings
Three more MPs were suspended from Rajya Sabha, for allegedly "disrupting" the assembly proceedings. The suspension is valid for this week. The suspended members include AAP MP Sushil Kumar Gupta, AAP MP Sandeep Kumar Pathak and independent MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan. With this, a total of 23 MPs have been suspended from Rajya Sabha since July 26. Meanwhile, four MPs… read-more
Tags: rajya sabha, lok sabha, Suspended, mp, parliament
Courtesy: ANI
Suspended TMC MPs Protest Outside Parliament Near Mahatma Gandhi Statue
TMC MPs who were suspended from Rajya Sabha, staged a sit-in protest outside the parliament, near the Mahatma Gandhi Statue, on July 27. The MPs were suspended on July 26 for "unruly behaviour" and "disrupting proceedings". The suspended MPs include Sushmita Dev, Santanu Sen, Dola Sen, Mausam Noor, Shanta Chhetri, Abhi Ranjan Biswar, Mohd Nadidul Haque. The parliament's monsoon session commenced on July 18, and will conclude on August 21. … read-more
Tags: TMC, mp, rajya sabha, Suspended MP, Parliament Monsoon Session
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ED Issues Summon Notice To Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali: Maharashtra
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summon notices to Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali, asking her to appear before them next week for questioning in a money laundering case. On April 28, ED alleged her involvement with the trust identified as ‘Mahila Utkarsha Pratishthan’ and related illegal transactions. Furthermore, recently ED arrested Gawali's close associate Saeed Khan in the same case. Notably, she has to appear before ED next week… read-more
Tags: ED, Bhavana Gawali, Shiv Sena, mp, MONEY LAUNDERING
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Harbhajan Singh Pledges To Donate Rajya Sabha Earnings To Farmers' Daughters
Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, on April 16, announced to donate his earnings from Rajya Sabha to the daughters of the farmers, for their education and welfare. He stated that he joined the house, to "contribute for the betterment" of the nation. "I will do everything I can. Jai Hind," he stated. Harbhajan Singh was elected into the Rajya Sabha, as a member from Punjab.
Tags: rajya sabha, mp, Punjab, Harbhajan Singh, Cricket
Courtesy: ANI