CBI probe ordered by Lokpal against Moitra, claims BJP's Dubey

NT Bureau, Agencies

New Delhi: The Lokpal has ordered a CBI probe against Mahua Moitra for alleged corruption, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed on Wednesday, a day before the Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha, which is probing the 'cashfor-query' charges by him against the TMC MP, is to adopt a draft report in the case.

However, there was no official confirmation about the anti-corruption body ordering a CBI probe.

"On my complaint, Lokpal today ordered a CBI inquiry against accused Mahua Moitra for indulging in corruption at the cost of national security," Dubey said in a post on X.

His comment was in Hindi. In an apparent reaction to Dubey's comment, Moitra said the CBI should first file an FIR to probe the alleged coal scam by the Adani Group.

Moitra posted on X, "For the media calling me- my answer: 1.CBI needs to first file FIR on Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal scam. 2. National security issue is how dodgy FPI-owned (inc Chinese & UA E ) Adani firms buying Indian ports & airports with the Home Minister office's clearance. Then CBI welcome to come, count my shoes."

"Lok Pal Abhi Zinda Hai," the TMC MP said on X later.