Mahua Moitra barred from addressing Ethics Report debate

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate over whether Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool MP accused of accepting bribes, should be allowed to speak in response to the charges against her. The motion to expel Moitra from the Parliament has brought forward the question of whether an accused individual has the right to defend themselves.

Several MPs from Moitra’s party, starting with Sudip Bandyopadhyay, argued that Moitra should be given the opportunity to speak in Parliament. Bandyopadhyay suggested that Moitra herself should be the spokesperson for her party since the allegations were made against her. He stated, “Whether the allegations are true or false, let her speak and clarify.”

The debate surrounding Moitra’s right to defend herself against the accusations has sparked a discussion on the importance of allowing accused individuals to present their side of the story. The outcome of this debate will determine whether Moitra will be given the chance to respond directly to the charges brought against her.

Awaiting response…