Mahua Moitra Age, Caste, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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Caste: Bengali Brahmin
Age: 44 Years
Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Putlu |
| Profession | Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet inches- 5’ 6†|
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-24-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | • Indian National Congress (Youth Congress; 2008-2010) • All India Trinamool Congress (TMC; 2010-Present)  |
| Political Journey | • Joined the Youth Congress as a member in 2008 • Joined the All India Trinamool Congress in 2010 • She won the 2016 West Bengal Assembly Elections from the Karimpur Constituency • She has also been the spokesperson and the General Secretary of the TMC • She was announced as the TMC candidate for the 2019 General Elections from the Krishnanagar Constituency of West Bengal • She won the elections and was elected as an MP on 24 May 2019 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 May 1975 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 44 Years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| School | She did her schooling from Kolkata |
| College/University | Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, United States |
| Educational Qualification | BA in Economics & Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, United States |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Bengali Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 9A, Ratna Bali, 7A Judges Court Road, Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Controversies | • On 4 January 2017, Mahua Moitra filed a defamation case against Babul Supriyo when during a live TV debate he called her- Mahua drunk on Mahua (also the name of country alcohol in West Bengal). She accused him of defaming her on National TV. • The Union Minister Babul Supriyo filed a defamation case against Mahua Moitra on 11 January 2017, stating that she wrongly accused him of having close links to the Rose Valley chit fund scam. • On 3 August 2018, she reportedly assaulted a lady police officer at the Assam airport while she was about to board a flight for Kolkata. She was denied to board the flight and kept in overnight detention.  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | January 2002 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Lars Brorson (Scandinavian) |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father- Dwipendra Lal Moitra Mother- Name Not Known |
| Siblings | None |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mahindra Scorpio (2016 Model) |
| Assets/Properties | Cash: 5,000 INR Bank Deposits: 1.05 Crores INR Jewellery: 3.2 carat Diamond ring worth 70 Lacs INR, 150 gm Gold worth 5 Lacs INR, 3 kg Silver worth 1 Lac INR, Silver dinner set worth 1.65 Lacs INR, Art Pieces worth 25 Lacs INR |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as a Member of Parliament) | 1 Lac INR + Other allowances |
| Net Worth (approx.) | 2.64 Crores INR (as in 2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mahua Moitra
- Mahua Moitra is an Indian politician. She is an MP from the Krishnanagar Constituency of West Bengal. She belongs to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).
- Mahua was the Vice President of JP Morgan, London before she started her career in politics.
Mahua Moitra When She Was In JP Morgan
- She was interested in politics since she was 18 years old.
- Moitra was motivated to quit her job at her 10-year college reunion when she saw that all her batchmates were successful bankers. That day she promised herself that at her college 20-year reunion, she won’t be coming back as “just another managing director”.
Mahua Moitra In London
- She was Rahul Gandhi’s most trusted when she was in the Youth Congress of West Bengal. She used to head the Aam Admi ka Sipahi (AAKS) initiative and was very successful in it.
- She quit the Youth Congress when she realized that Congress always compromised with the Left; she did not like the Left ideology, so, she quit.
- Once in an interview, she was asked about her political career to which she replied-
I’m just about getting out of the cocoon now”
- Her main focus during her rallies has been education, employment, and youth empowerment. She often addresses college students and has a strong connection with the youth of her constituency.
Mahua Moitra Addressing Students & Parents
- Mamata Banerjee announced Mahua Moitra’s name as the TMC candidate from the Krishnanagar Constituency for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections on 12 March 2019.
Mamata Banerjee Announces Mahua Moitra As TMC Candidate For 2019 General Elections
- She won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Krishnanagar Constituency and was elected as an MP.
Mahua Moitra With Her 2019 Lok Sabha Elections Victory Certificate
- In her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha, in which she listed the “signs of early fascism,” was hailed as the “speech of the year” on social media.
- Here’s an interesting video about Mahua Moitra’s biography:
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