Mahua Moitra Hits Back at BJP Over ‘Derogatory’ Remarks, Cites Idioms

Following criticism regarding her comments on Amit Shah, TMC MP Mahua Moitra has defended her statements by stating they were idiomatic and that the BJP does not understand idioms. An FIR has been filed against her under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at a police station in Raipur, linked to alleged comments suggesting Amit Shah’s “head should be cut off.” Moitra has argued that her words were misconstrued, explaining the Bengali expressions she used and comparing them to English idioms. She claims that her statements were intended to convey responsibility and accountability, and that her critics are not understanding the metaphorical context. The core of the controversy is over the perceived derogatory nature of her comments and the subsequent legal actions taken.