Mahua Moitra (born 12 October 1974) is an Indian politician and investment banker serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Krishnanagar. She contested and won the seat in the 2019 Indian general election as an All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) party candidate.
Moitra is known for her sharp wit and her ability to deliver powerful speeches. She is also a popular figure on social media. She has been praised for her intelligence, her courage, and her commitment to her ideals. However, she has also been criticized for her outspokenness and her willingness to challenge authority.
She has made several controversial remarks in the past, including:
- In 2019, she said that India was displaying "seven signs of fascism".
- In 2020, she called a reporter "two -paisa worth" in a video.
- In 2021, she said that she was "not a vegetarian" and that she "ate meat".
- In 2022, she said that she had every right to imagine Goddess Kali as a "meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess".
These remarks have been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some people have praised Moitra for her courage and her willingness to speak her mind. Others have criticized her for being disrespectful and for inciting religious hatred.
Here is a chronological list of Mahua Moitra's controversial remarks:
- June 2019: Moitra says that India is displaying "seven signs of fascism" in her maiden speech in Parliament.
- December 2020: Moitra calls a reporter "two -paisa worth" in a video.
- February 2021: Moitra says that she is "not a vegetarian" and that she "ate meat".
- July 2022: Moitra says that she has every right to imagine Goddess Kali as a "meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess".
It is important to note that Moitra has defended her right to make these remarks, saying that she is entitled to her own opinions and that she is not afraid to speak her mind. However, she has also faced criticism for her remarks, with some people accusing her of being disrespectful and of inciting religious hatred.