Mahua Moitra Exclusive Podcast with Preeti Choudhry | UnPolitics EP-05

In an interview on the show UnPolitics, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra discussed a range of topics, including misogyny in Indian society, intra-party dynamics, and political controversies. Moitra addressed her expulsion from Parliament, asserting that the allegations were baseless and expressing calmness in the face of adversity. She spoke about the CBI visiting her parents' house, highlighting her mother's resilience during the ordeal. Moitra clarified a 2015 controversy involving a gesture and shared insights on dealing with political backlash, emphasizing the futility of engaging with problematic individuals. She addressed discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants, criticizing linguistic profiling and referencing a May 2025 MHA notification targeting BJP-ruled states. Moitra defended the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's swift response to incidents and cited a NITI Aayog report on job creation. Additionally, she discussed her relationship with party colleagues, her recent marriage, and her personal admiration for actor Pankaj Tripathi. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound Mix by Rohan Bharti