Archive · 23 Jul 2026
TMC MP Mahua Moitra seeks protection from egg attacks
Mahua Moitra, a member of parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been facing incidents where eggs are being thrown at her by BJP workers.
She has sought protection from the Calcutta High Court, claiming that these incidents are preventing her from performing her duties as an MP.
Her lawyer, Kalyan Banerjee, has requested the court to direct the police to ensure her safety.
Despite previous court orders, the police have not taken sufficient action.
Moitra has accused BJP workers of orchestrating these protests and has shared videos of the incidents on social media.
The court has adjourned the hearing to July 29.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra seeks protection from egg attacks by BJP workers.
Calcutta High Court to hear her plea on July 29.
Moitra claims eggs are hurled at her, preventing her from discharging duties.
Police have lodged an FIR but not taken sufficient action despite court orders.
Moitra accuses BJP workers of orchestrating protests and hurling eggs.
- Who
- TMC MP Mahua Moitra and BJP workers
- What
- Incidents of egg hurling and protests targeting Mahua Moitra
- When
- Recent incidents, with a hearing scheduled for July 29
- Where
- Nadia district and Krishnanagar district court in West Bengal
- Why
- Alleged political opposition and protests against Mahua Moitra
Mahua Moitra's Perspective
BJP's Alleged Involvement
Incidents of Egg Hurling
Mahua Moitra's Perspective
Mahua Moitra claims that eggs are being hurled at her by BJP workers, preventing her from discharging her duties as an MP.
BJP's Alleged Involvement
BJP workers have been accused of orchestrating protests and hurling eggs at Moitra during her public appearances.
- Date of Hearing
- July 29
- MP Involved
- Mahua Moitra
- Party Affiliation
- Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Alleged Perpetrators
- BJP workers
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
- Lawyer Representing Moitra
- Kalyan Banerjee
- Incident Locations
- Nadia district, Krishnanagar district court
- Previous Court Order
- Earlier order directing police to stop egg pelting