Mahua Moitra, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from West Bengal, is embroiled in a controversy over allegations that she took money to ask questions in Parliament. The allegations were made by a businessman named Darshan Hiranandani, who claimed that he paid Moitra Rs 5 crore to ask questions about the Adani Group.
Moitra has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and "defamatory." She has also accused Hiranandani of being a "BJP stooge" and trying to malign her reputation.
The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee is currently investigating the allegations against Moitra. The committee has summoned both Moitra and Hiranandani to appear before it on October 26.
The 'cash for query' row has raised serious questions about the integrity of Parliament and the role of money in politics. It has also put the TMC government in West Bengal under the scanner.
The TMC has defended Moitra, saying that she is a "victim of a political conspiracy." The party has also accused the BJP of trying to tarnish the image of the TMC and its leaders.
The 'cash for query' row is likely to have a significant impact on Indian politics. It is a case that is being watched closely by both the opposition and the ruling party.
It is important to note that Moitra has not been convicted of any crime and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.