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YourTurnSubscriberWrites: View on Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha

SubscriberWrites: View on Mahua Moitra’s expulsion from the Lok Sabha

The expelling process should have been done with finesse and not in a coarse manner. Justice should not only be done but seen to have been done.

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In light of the ongoing discussions surrounding Mahua Moitra, it is essential to consider the implications of her actions and the broader context of parliamentary ethics. The recent events have raised questions about the integrity of the Lok Sabha, particularly regarding the expulsion of Moitra and the accusations of unethical conduct that have emerged.

Mahua Moitra’s expulsion from LS is under debate. According to me the inquiry was done under principles of ‘preponderance of probability’; ‘natural justice’ of being heard her defence. No need to prove beyond reasonable doubt as in criminal cases heard by Courts. She has admitted having compromised User Id and Password and also having taken gifts from Hiranandani on whose behalf questions were posed in LS. That is quid pro quo. These are enough to impose punishment as per departmental enquiry proceedings that is followed. Whether punishment was harsh should be a matter of question before courts. Taking gifts for questions should be investigated and action taken her and the giver of gifts under IPC. The expelling process should have been done with finesse and not in a coarse manner. Justice should not only be done but seen to have been done. : HAMAMANT KULKARNI

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