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Mahua Moitra Faces Backlash After Accidentally Agreeing with Racist Anti-Diwali Comment
Oct 24, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra sparked controversy after appearing to endorse a racist social media post that used derogatory language against Indians celebrating Diwali overseas. While she later claimed it was a "genuine mistake" made while scrolling through her feed, the incident prompted sharp criticism from the BJP and widespread debate on social media, highlighting the volatile intersection of politics, religion, and online communication in India.
