'Broke A Family': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee Hits Back At Mahua Moitra For 'Misogyny' Remark

Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 13:02 IST

Kalyan Banerjee hit back at Moitra by targeting her recent marriage with Odisha's ex-BJD MP Pinaki Misra, calling her an "anti-woman" leader who prioritises her wealth and future.

TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra. (PTI/File)

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee escalated his dissent within the party by attacking TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her “misogyny" remark on his controversial statement in connection with the alleged rape of a 24-year-old law student in South Calcutta Law College.

After Kalyan Banerjee’s remarks on the rape case triggered a massive political backlash, the party distanced itself from his statement. Mahua Moitra took a direct jibe at the remarks, saying misogyny exists in every party, but the Mamata Banerjee-led party is different as it condemns its own leaders for their loose talk.

Kalyan Banerjee hit back at Moitra by targeting her recent marriage with Odisha’s ex-BJD MP Pinaki Misra, saying, “Mahua has come back to India after her honeymoon and started fighting with me."

“She is saying I am anti-women. What is she? She has broken up a family of 40 years and married a 65-year-old guy. Did she not harm the lady? The women of the country will decide whether she broke up the family."

Banerjee further said, “She is against all women leaders of her constituency. She doesn’t allow anyone to work. She was elected as MLA in 2016, she had earlier called Rahul Gandhi a friend."

“An MP who was expelled from parliament for breach of ethics is telling me about philosophy! She is the most anti-woman. She knows only to secure her future and make money," he added.

News politics 'Broke A Family': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee Hits Back At Mahua Moitra For 'Misogyny' Remark