These 16 MPs Have Been Expelled From Parliament Before Mahua Moitra

HG Mudgal

HG Mudgal, the Congress MP, marked history as the first expelled Member of Parliament in 1951, resigning amidst allegations of accepting favours for money.

Indira Gandhi

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faced expulsion on December 14, 1978, becoming the first ex-PM charged with a breach of privilege in a democracy, a watershed moment in British political history.

Subramanian Swamy

Jan Sangh leader Subramanian Swamy faced expulsion from the Rajya Sabha in 1976 during the Emergency, an eventful chapter linked to his derogatory conduct.

Cash For Query Scandal

In 2005, 10 Lok Sabha members including Annasahed M K Patil, Y G Mahajan, Suresh Chandel, Pradeep Gandhi, and Chandra Pratap Singh from the BJP; Narendra Kumar Kushwaha, Lal Chandra Kol, and Rajaram Pal from the BSP; along with Manoj Kumar (RJD) and Ramsevak Singh from Congress faced expulsion. They were caught on camera accepting money for raising questions.

Chhatrapal Singh Lodha

Chhatrapal Singh Lodha, involved in the 2005 cash-for-question scandal, faced expulsion from the Rajya Sabha on the Ethics Committees recommendations, adding another layer to the controversy.

Vijay Mallya

Independent MP Vijay Mallya faced expulsion from the Rajya Sabha over alleged loan defaults exceeding Rs 9,400 crore. The parliamentary panel unanimously favoured this significant action.

Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhis expulsion from Lok Sabha, stemming from a criminal defamation conviction, drew attention. However, the Supreme Courts intervention restored his membership, a twist in the tale.