BJP defends TMC MP’s expulsion, says issue not related to women

BJP justifies Mahua Moitra’s expulsion from Lok Sabha on ‘cash for query’ charges, stating it is not a gender issue and highlighting her admission of receiving gifts from Darshan Hiranandani. Pralhad Joshi, the parliamentary affairs minister, questions the need for further proof. Sukanta Majumdar, West Bengal BJP chief, emphasizes that Mahua should have presented her side before the ethics committee. Locket Chatterjee, BJP MP, urges against politicizing national security.