Posted 12/2/2023, 8:35:53 PM
Congress Backs TMC's Moitra Over 'Cash for Query' Probe, Questions Ethics Panel's Recommendation
- Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wrote to Speaker Om Birla supporting TMC's Mahua Moitra in 'cash for query' case
- Questioned ethics panel's jurisdiction to recommend Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha
- Referred to expulsion as "extremely serious punishment" with wide ramifications
- Not sure if proper procedure followed, money trail established in case against Moitra
- Accused panel of flouting confidentiality rules and passing judgement before completing investigations