West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee denounced the expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha in connection with the ‘cash-for-query’ case and termed the move as a ‘betrayal’ of India’s parliamentary democracy.
“It is a disgrace to parliamentary democracy. We condemn the expulsion of Mahua Moitra; the party stands firmly with her. Unable to defeat us in elections, the BJP has resorted to vendetta politics. Today marks a sad day and a betrayal of Indian parliamentary democracy,” Banerjee said during a press conference.
Mamata further stated, ” Today, I am sad to see the attitude of the BJP party…How they betray democracy…They didn’t allow Mahua to explain her stand. Full injustice has been done. ”
#WATCH | TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee on the expulsion of Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha
“I am telling you that Mahua (Moitra) is a victim of the circumstances. I strongly condemn it…Our party will fight along with the INDIA alliance…It is unfortunate for the democracy.” pic.twitter.com/Ij7LPTgxzp
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Banerjee highlighted the submission of a nearly 500-page report to Parliament, followed by a mere 30-minute window for all parties to discuss the matter and subsequently expel Moitra.
“I fail to comprehend how members can thoroughly review 500 pages within 30 minutes. How can all speakers reach a decision? I condemn the way democracy has been undermined. Despite having a two-thirds majority in the assembly, we refrain from expelling anyone arbitrarily,” she remarked.
