New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has once again found herself at the center of controversy after apparently endorsing a social media post that used offensive language against Indians celebrating Diwali abroad. The post, which referred to Indians as “braindead” and described their Diwali celebrations as “retarded garbage,” sparked widespread outrage and drew sharp criticism from the BJP.
Controversial Post on Social Media
The incident occurred when Moitra reportedly responded “I agree” to a post on X (formerly Twitter) from an account identified only as “Nate.” The post claimed:
“Just like that, we’ve let braindead fu**ng Indians turn our beautiful Western countries into total shiholes with their retarded Diwali garbage that has zero to do with us.”
Screenshots of Moitra’s interaction quickly circulated online, leading to accusations that she was displaying “anti-India” and “anti-Hindu” sentiments.
BJP Criticism and Allegations
The BJP’s West Bengal unit issued a strongly worded statement condemning Moitra, alleging that she has a history of disrespecting Indian culture and Hindu traditions. The statement read:
“This is the same Mahua Moitra who believes Bangladesh is superior to India and has compromised national security for personal luxury.”
The party further referenced Moitra’s past remarks:
“Trinamool MPs have controversially referred to Kashmir as ‘Azad Kashmir,’ labeled terrorists as ‘tourists,’ and under their rule in West Bengal, women and children celebrating Diwali have faced violence. Kali temples have even been attacked for conducting Kali Puja, and Mahua Moitra once described Goddess Kali as a ‘goddess of meat and liquor.’”
Moitra Issues Clarification
Amid mounting criticism, Moitra took to X to clarify that her response had been an inadvertent mistake. She wrote:
“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. Travelling & didn’t check till now. Sorry trolls.”
Mixed Public Reactions
The explanation received a divided response. Some social media users accepted her apology, while others accused her of offering weak excuses. One sarcastically remarked, “Should’ve gone with ‘someone hacked my account’ or ‘intern had control.’ Would’ve sold much better as a justification.”
On the other hand, some defended Moitra, emphasizing the fast-paced nature of social media:
“Totally understandable – social media feeds move fast, and it’s easy to click the wrong post while scrolling. Appreciate your honesty in clarifying it publicly. Real ones always own up instead of hiding. Stay strong, and don’t let the trolls get to you.”
Conclusion
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding social media interactions by public figures and highlights how quickly statements—or accidental endorsements—can trigger political and cultural controversies.
