CBI examining Lokpal-referred complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra

Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry has been instituted against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra so far, a source said the agency is currently examining the Lokpal reference related to certain questions raised by her in the Lok Sabha.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into a complaint forwarded by the Lokpal regarding the allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra related to certain questions raised by her in the Lok Sabha, according to sources.

Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry has been instituted against Ms. Moitra so far, a source said the agency is currently examining the Lokpal reference.

Last month, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had lodged the complaint with the Lokpal alleging that bribes were taken in exchange for raising questions. She has been accused of sharing her Lok Sabha log-in and password with Dubai-based industrialist Darshan Hiranandani.

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Mr. Dubey had also complained to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which was referred to the Ethics Committee.

Ms. Moitra, who denied bribery charge, appeared before the Committee on November 2 to record her statement.