Mahua Moitra is an Indian politician and investment banker. She was born on October 12, 1974, in Cachar, Assam, India. She graduated in economics and mathematics from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, United States. Before entering politics, she worked as an investment banker for JPMorgan Chase in New York City and London.
Mahua Moitra is a member of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) party. She served as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly representing Karimpur from 2016 to 2019. In the 2019 Indian general election, she contested and won the seat in the Lok Sabha from Krishnanagar as an AITC party candidate.
Moitra has also served as the general secretary and national spokesperson of the AITC.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its legal battle with the West Bengal government, taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
The political conflict between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and West Bengal's government escalates as the agency petitions the Supreme Court, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its probe into political consultancy firm I-PAC. The ED alleges interference and removal of evidence during raids connected to a money laundering case. In a contentious debate, BJP National Spokesperson Sanju Verma demands Banerjee's arrest under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly tampering with evidence. This view is countered by analysts who question the ED's credibility and defend the Chief Minister's actions. The report also covers the CBI questioning of actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu regarding the fatal Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. Panelists discuss whether the investigation is a political pressure tactic by the BJP or a necessary inquiry into the tragedy.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court, accusing West Bengal's Chief Minister of obstructing a central investigation during a raid. In a special report by India Today, the ED's plea alleges that the Chief Minister interrupted the search and forcibly took away seized items. A national spokesperson for the BJP argued that this sets a dangerous precedent, stating, 'I can't think of another instance in recent times. Where a chief minister goes to an investigation site, tries to decamp with the electronic and physical evidence, and then has the audacity to play victim'. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has countered by filing a caveat, alleging a 'constitutional breach' and misuse of central agencies ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. A political analyst supporting the TMC's position claimed the Chief Minister's actions were justified, while a political commentator noted the issue has become a pitched political battle that resonates with voters in Bengal.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra described the ED's raids at I-PAC offices as 'pure and simple political loot, political robbery and political espionage' aimed at stealing the party's election strategy and data ahead of Bengal assembly polls.
A political firestorm has erupted in West Bengal after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the offices of political consultancy I-PAC, which works with the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
In this episode of To The Point, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra addresses the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the political consultancy firm I-PAC, accusing the BJP-led central government of weaponising agencies to sabotage the TMC's strategy for the 2026 Bengal polls.
On this Special Report, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra addresses the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the offices of IPAC and its head, Pratik Jain. Speaking after being detained during a protest in Delhi, Moitra characterizes the central agency's actions as 'political espionage' intended to steal the party's election strategy and data ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. She defends West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to enter the raid site, arguing that as the party head, Banerjee has a right to protect proprietary information. Moitra further alleges that the ED is being used as a 'puppet' by the central government to crush the opposition, citing the timing of the investigation into a years-old coal scam. The MP contrasts the TMC’s resistance with other politicians who joined the BJP to avoid scrutiny. The discussion highlights the escalating tension between the state government and central agencies over federalism and the rule of law.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has launched a scathing attack on the BJP over selective ED action on opposition leaders.
The bulletin details the adjournment of the TMC versus ED hearing in the Calcutta High Court due to overcrowding and chaos within the courtroom, forcing the case to be postponed until 14 January. The most crucial development is summarised by the quote, 'the court could not even hear the arguments in the case because of the chaotic situation that which had arisen in the court because of the overcrowding and the large number of people present, which is why the court had to defer this ruling to 14th of January.' The transcript highlights allegations from the Enforcement Directorate accusing Kolkata Police and the West Bengal Chief Minister of overreach and obstruction, and counterclaims from TMC that ED's actions are politically motivated and violate confidentiality. Both sides have sought immediate relief, and the next hearing date will be significant.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating political and legal standoff between the Trinamool Congress and central agencies in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading a massive protest rally in South Kolkata’s Jadavpur bastion following serious allegations by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED has approached the Calcutta High Court, accusing the Chief Minister of 'stealing vital evidence' and obstructing public servants during a recent raid. Meanwhile, TMC MLA Nayna Bandyopadhyay issued a stern warning to the agencies, stating, 'Mamata Banerjee is a fire. Don't try to touch her.' She further alleged that the ED and IPAC are 'stealing our documents, our data' belonging to party workers. The situation intensified as Delhi Police detained TMC MPs Mahua Moitra and Derek O'Brien during a protest at North Block. Reporter Indrajeet Kundu notes that Mamata Banerjee is leveraging the crisis to portray herself as the 'last woman standing' against the Centre ahead of the 2026 elections, while Kolkata Police has registered a Suo Moto FIR against the ED.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Mahua Moitra and Shatabdi Roy were detained while protesting outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office against Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids. Speaking from a police van, Mahua Moitra termed the agency the ‘Extortion Directorate’ and accused the BJP of using it for ‘political espionage’ to steal election data ahead of the 2026 polls. She listed leaders like Ajit Pawar, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Suvendu Adhikari and Narayan Rane as beneficiaries of the BJP’s ‘washing machine’ politics, alleging they were spared ED action after aligning with the ruling party. The TMC MP also announced that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would lead a protest march from Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand to Hazra in Kolkata to counter the ‘illegal’ raids.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the high-voltage drama in the national capital as the Delhi Police detained eight Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament. The MPs, led by Derek O'Brien, staged a surprise protest outside the Home Ministry’s office against recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) actions in Kolkata. Reporter Amit Bhardwaj noted that the 'battleground was set yesterday itself in Kolkata when the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of the IPAC which has been managing the Trinamool Congress affairs'. The protest follows West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s sharp criticism of Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the central government of using investigative agencies to steal electoral strategies. The detained leaders, including Mahua Moitra and Saket Gokhale, alleged manhandling by the police during the scuffle. This escalation signals a direct confrontation between the TMC and the BJP ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, with the TMC leadership vowing to take the fight from the streets of Kolkata to the heart of Delhi.
In a scathing press conference, BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a multi-pronged attack on the Congress party, accusing it of harbouring an 'Urban Naxal mindset' and systematically insulting Hindu deities. Trivedi cited a viral video of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allegedly discouraging children from saying 'Radhe Radhe' and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks on the number of Hindu gods. He stated, 'Congress party ka ek mukhyamantri Hindu devi devtaon ka apman karta hai.' Trivedi also targeted Rahul Gandhi for his 'theatrics' and questioned the Congress's silence on the DMK's 'Eradication of Sanatan Dharma' conference. The BJP leader further alleged that the Congress is demeaning constitutional institutions, likening their approach to a 'Muslim League and Maoist' agenda.
This special report covers the death by suicide of Booth Level Officer Rinku Taraftar in West Bengal, which has ignited a political confrontation between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission. The report details allegations from the victim's family regarding stress from the electoral roll verification exercise and features sharp criticism from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC MP Mahua Moitra. In the transcript, Mahua Moitra states, 'You sir, are an aider and abettor to the suicide of Rinku Karmakar, who died an untimely death due to the chaos caused by you. You are responsible for Rinku's death'. The report includes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioning the pressure on officials involved in the electoral process and highlights that a suicide note was reportedly left by the deceased, which is said to name the CEC and the Election Commission.
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following the suicide of a block-level officer, Rinku Karmakar, allegedly due to work pressure from the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress have criticized the EC, questioning the timeline for the digitization of enumeration forms. TMC's Mahua Moitra stated, 'You sir are an aider and abetor to the suicide of Rinku Karmakar who died an untimely death due to the chaos caused by you'. The family of the deceased officer claimed she was not tech-savvy and feared legal action for not completing the task on time. In response, the BJP, represented by Rahul Sinha, accused the TMC of politicizing the death and has demanded a CBI probe into the incident. The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal has maintained that the process is flawless and no additional pressure has been applied.
This special report covers the Lokpal's sanction for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a charge sheet against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the cash for query case. The report details the allegations involving businessman Darshan Hiranandani and the timeline leading to this development, including Moitra's expulsion from Parliament in December 2023 and the subsequent CBI inquiry. According to India Today's Shreya Chatterjee, 'clearly, we are seeing more trouble mounting for Moho Amoitra, as within four weeks, there will be a charge sheet by the CBI in this cash for credit case.'
On this Special Report, Congress MP and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi discusses the controversy surrounding India's anti-corruption ombudsman, the Lokpal, following its tender for high-end BMW cars. 'I want the watchdog not a lapdog,' Singhvi states, questioning the institution's effectiveness and priorities. He argues the body has demonstrated 'huge underperformance', citing statistics of minimal investigations and prosecutions since its inception. Singhvi alleges the Lokpal focuses on petty officials while showing opacity and partisanship, particularly in handling complaints against opposition figures versus those from the ruling party. The discussion, hosted by India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, delves into whether the flaw lies with the institution's leadership, which includes former senior judges like Chairperson A.M. Khanwilkar, or its fundamental structure.
This special report focuses on the political controversy surrounding Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra after she endorsed a post criticising Diwali celebrations abroad and her subsequent apology. The BJP's West Bengal unit stated, 'MPs from the Trinamool party consider Kashmir, an inseparable part of India, as “Azad Kashmir", finds "tourists" in terrorists!'. The bulletin covers Moitra's explanation that her 'I agree' comment was a 'genuine error' intended for another post. It also revisits a past storm over her comments at an India Today Conclave where she described Goddess Kali as a 'meat-eating, alcohol-accepting goddess'. The BJP has strongly condemned Moitra, accusing her and her party of a pattern of making 'anti-India' and 'anti-Hindu' remarks and disrespecting national symbols.
A major political controversy has erupted around Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra after she backed a Canadian vlogger's social media post that disparaged the festival of Diwali and called Indians 'brain dead'. Moitra stated her clarification was: 'just clarifying, my Twitter feed was showing a lot of videos and I meant to say I agree to a video just below the racist one by some Nate, my mistake, traveling and didn't check till now.' The incident drew sharp condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused the MP of displaying 'anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment'. Faced with significant public and political backlash, Moitra later issued the apology, claiming she had reposted the offensive content by mistake while travelling and had not checked her feed properly. The TMC MP said she had intended to endorse a different video.
This special report covers the political controversy surrounding Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra after she backed a Canadian vlogger's post that called Indians 'braindead' and Diwali 'garbage'. The MP defended saying that, 'I reposted a wrong vlog by mistake'. Faced with severe backlash, Moitra issued an apology, stating the action was an error made while travelling. The incident provided an opportunity for the BJP, which heavily criticised Moitra and the TMC, accusing them of harbouring 'anti-Indian, anti-Hindu sentiment'. The controversy gained further traction in the charged political climate of West Bengal, with both parties leveraging the issue as the state's assembly elections were approaching, according to the transcript.
