The Lok Sabha ethics committee today said it has received the affidavit by industrialist Darshan Hiranandani alleging that he bribed Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to ask questions in the Parliament.
In his affadavit, Mr Hiranandani claimed that he gave bribes to Ms Moitra to get her Parliament login credentials and ask questions in the house. He also claimed she saw attacking the Adani Group as a way to become famous.
BJP’s Nishikant Dubey brought forth the allegations in front of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing the Trinamool leader of breach of parliamentary privilege, contempt of House and criminal conspiracy.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, head of the ethics committee Vinod Sonkar said, “We have received Darshan Hiranandani’s affidavit. The allegations are very serious. The committee will hear Mr Dubey’s complaint on October 26. He has been asked to present evidence in front of the committee.”
“If needed will call Mahua Moitra too,” he added.
Ms Moitra has denied the allegations and said she is prepared for any inquiry.