Trinamool Congress MPs write to PM Narendra Modi seeking removal of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for meeting Narada accused Suvendu Adhikari

Three MPs from All India Trinamool Congress has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking removal of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta from the post on the ground that he met BJP leader and Narada scam accused Suvendu Adhkiari.

The letter written by MPs Derek O'Brien, Mahua Moitra and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, stated that there are various news reports with videos as per which Adhikari met Mehta at the latter's Delhi residence.

The letter said that Adhikari is an accused in various criminal cases of cheating, illegal gratification and bribery and was caught on camera taking bribes in a sting operation in Narada case.

The Solicitor General is the second highest law officer and advises government and its agencies on crucial legal matters including the Narada case which is being investigated by the CBI, the MPs pointed out.

Meeting the accused in that case is in direct conflict of interest with the statutory duties of the Solicitor General, the letter said.

Hence, to avoid any doubt in the minds of the public regarding the integrity and neutrality of the office of Solicitor General, necessary steps should be initiated for Mehta's removal from the post, the MPs requested.

Bar & Bench has reached out to Solicitor General for his comment. This copy will be updated with his response as and when it is received.

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