Mahua Moitra Arrest Warrant: TMC MP Faces Action Over Alleged Remarks Hurting Hindu Sentiments
Mahua Moitra Arrest Warrant: TMC MP Mahua Moitra faces fresh legal trouble after a Krishnanagar court reportedly issued an arrest warrant in a complaint over alleged remarks that hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The case concerns the 'Tulsi Mala' and other alleged statements. The development comes days after her dispute with Nadia officials over a circuit house room.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra is facing fresh legal trouble in West Bengal, with an arrest warrant reportedly issued by the 3rd Judicial Magistrate Court in Krishnanagar in a complaint concerning alleged remarks that offended religious sentiments. Nadia District Police Superintendent Atul V. confirmed that the court issued the warrant after multiple summons, with the case involving allegations including outraging religious feelings, promoting enmity and criminal intimidation.
The complaint relates to alleged remarks by Moitra concerning the “Tulsi Mala”, which the complainants claim hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus. The allegations also concern statements purportedly directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Indian Armed Forces and religious symbols. The case is separate from the recent dispute over Moitra’s removal from a government circuit house in Nadia. Mahua Moitra Alleges Officials Asked Her To Vacate Krishnanagar Circuit House.
Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra
#BREAKING: Nadia District Police Superintendent Atul V. confirms that the 3rd Judicial Magistrate Court, Krishnanagar, has issued an arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a complaint case after multiple summons. Charges include insulting a woman’s modesty, promoting… pic.twitter.com/EEZabk4Cij
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What The Complaint Against Mahua Moitra Says
The complainants have alleged that Moitra made derogatory statements concerning the Union Home Minister, the Armed Forces and sacred religious symbols revered by Hindus. The controversy specifically concerns his alleged statement regarding the "Tulsi Mala," which the complainants claim deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the community.
Legal proceedings have been initiated under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The sections cited in the material supplied include provisions concerning insulting the modesty of a woman, promoting enmity, outraging religious feelings, criminal intimidation and statements likely to cause public disorder. The allegations remain subject to the ongoing legal process. ‘Freedom Fighters Took Bullets, You Fear Eggs?’: SC Rejects Mahua Moitra’s Plea To Join Police Probe Virtually.
Calcutta High Court Had Granted Interim Protection
The latest development comes against the backdrop of separate proceedings in which Moitra challenged the case against her.
On July 21, the Calcutta High Court granted her interim protection from coercive action until October 5, subject to her complying with conditions and cooperating with the investigation. The court directed her to appear before the investigating officer on August 14.
The Supreme Court subsequently declined to entertain her plea seeking permission to participate virtually in the police interrogation. These court proceedings form part of the wider legal dispute surrounding the allegations against the Krishnanagar MP.
Circuit House Row Adds To Political Tensions
The reported warrant comes days after a separate controversy involving Moitra and the Nadia district administration. On the night of August 14, the Trinamool Congress leader alleged that officials asked her to vacate a room at the government circuit house in Nadia despite having been allotted accommodation there. She said the request came late at night after she arrived following the Parliament session.
Moitra alleged that when she refused to leave, a crowd gathered outside the premises and began chanting "Jai Shri Ram."
She said in a social media post that as an elected MP she was entitled to use the facility and alleged that district officials pressured her to vacate the room at midnight with the intention of harassing her. The district administration has cited administrative reasons for the cancellation. Reports said a subsequent WhatsApp communication referred to “annual cleaning” of the facility.
Moitra Takes Up Circuit House Dispute With Lok Sabha Speaker
The circuit house controversy has since moved into the parliamentary arena. Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention over the incident. She has also submitted a privilege notice against three Nadia officials, alleging a violation of parliamentary norms. The development has added another layer to the ongoing political and legal disputes involving the TMC MP.
Multiple Cases Involving The TMC MP
Moitra has faced several controversies and legal proceedings in recent years, including cases arising from alleged public remarks and social-media content.
In a separate 2026 case, West Bengal Police investigated the circulation of allegedly fabricated chat screenshots involving Moitra. Police said a digital forensic examination established that the screenshots were forged, while the accused in that case was subsequently the subject of an arrest warrant.
The current religious-sentiments case is distinct from that matter. For now, the latest warrant-related development remains part of an ongoing legal process. The allegations against Moitra have not been adjudicated, and any determination of criminal liability will depend on the proceedings before the courts.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 19, 2026 04:35 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
