Archive · 6 Sep 2025
TMC-Backed Matua Outfit Seeks Action Against Mahua Moitra
The Matua community, represented by the All India Matua Mahasangha, is upset with comments made by TMC MP Mahua Moitra.
They have asked the Chief Minister to take action against her.
They want her to apologize for remarks they believe offended them.
Moitra's comments were made in a speech, and the Matua community feels they were disrespected.
The Matuas are a Scheduled Caste group and have shown some support for the BJP.
The Matua outfit held a protest march and may file a petition if Moitra does not apologize.
The All India Matua Mahasangha has written to the Chief Minister to censure Mahua Moitra.
Moitra made comments about the Matua community on August 28th.
The Matua outfit demands an apology from Moitra for her remarks.
A protest march was held by the Matua outfit.
BJP leaders filed police complaints against Moitra earlier.
- Who
- All India Matua Mahasangha
- What
- Requested censure and apology from Mahua Moitra regarding her comments about the Matua community.
- When
- Following comments made on August 28th.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- Because of comments by Moitra perceived as hurtful to Matua religious sentiments.
TMC MP's Stance
Matua Community's Reaction
Comments on voting patterns
TMC MP's Stance
Moitra made comments regarding the voting behavior of the Matua community.
Matua Community's Reaction
The Matua community feels Moitra's comments have hurt their religious sentiments and want an apology.
Political Affiliation
TMC MP's Stance
Moitra accused BJP of 'peddling' Sanatan Dharma for political benefit.
Matua Community's Reaction
The Matua community believes that Moitra's comments could affect TMC votes.
- Community
- Matua (Namasudra)
- MP Involved
- Mahua Moitra (TMC)
- Request
- Censure and apology
- Group
- All India Matua Mahasangha
- Letter Recipient
- West Bengal Chief Minister
- Location
- West Bengal
