On Wednesday, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey asserted that the Lokpal had directed the CBI to investigate Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over his accusation that she had engaged in corruption. The Trinamool MP responded by applauding the investigation but requesting that the CBI first bring a case against the purported Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal scam.
Nishikant Dubey took to X, the former Twitter platform, stating, ‘On my complaint, Lokpal today ordered a CBI inquiry against accused Mahua Moitra for indulging in corruption at the cost of national security.’
Nevertheless, there’s still no word on whether the Lokpal has authorised a CBI investigation. Shortly after Dubey’s tweet, Mahua Moitra said in a post on X, ‘CBI needs to first file FIR on Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal scam. National security issue is how dodgy FPI owned (inc Chinese & UAE) Adani firms buying Indian ports & airports with @HMOIndia clearance. Then CBI welcome to come, count my shoes.’
Mahua Moitra is alleged by Nishikant Dubey to have asked questions in the Lok Sabha with the intention of criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Adani Group at the request of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts.
Mahua Moitra has refuted these claims, claiming that the ruling BJP is using them as a political vengeance against her. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee is investigating the situation.
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