Mahua Moitra

Politician

Indian Labac, Cachar, Assam

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/10/1974
Age51 years
BirthplaceLabac, Cachar, Assam

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Bio/Wiki

NicknamePutlu

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityMount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, United States
DegreeBA in Economics & Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBengali Brahmin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Address9A, Ratna Bali, 7A Judges Court Road, Kolkata, West Bengal

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Jai Anant Dehadrai (advocate)
  • Suhaan Mukerji (lawyer)
Marriage DateJanuary 2002
SpousePinaki Misra (BJD leader)

Family

FatherDwipendra Lal Moitra
MotherManju Moitra
SpouseLars Brorson (Scandinavian)

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (Youth Congress; 2008-2010)
  • All India Trinamool Congress (TMC; 2010-Present)
Political Journey
  • Joined Youth Congress in 2008
  • Joined All India Trinamool Congress in 2010
  • Won 2016 West Bengal Assembly Elections from Karimpur Constituency
  • Spokesperson and General Secretary of TMC
  • TMC candidate for 2019 General Elections from Krishnanagar Constituency
  • Elected as MP in 2019 General Elections
  • Appointed TMC's national spokesperson in March 2023
  • Won 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Krishnanagar Constituency
  • General Secretary and National Spokesperson of TMC
  • Appointed AITC District President of Krishnanagar (Nadia North) in November 2023
  • Expelled from Lok Sabha on 8 December 2023 following Ethics Committee recommendation over cash-for-query allegations
  • Re-elected to 18th Lok Sabha in June 2024 from Krishnanagar Constituency with decisive victory
Previous EmploymentVice President, JPMorgan Chase (London and New York); resigned in 2009 to enter politics

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMahindra Scorpio (2016 Model)
Assets/Properties
Cash5,000 INR
Bank Deposits1.05 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
Salary1 Lac INR + Other allowances
Net Worth3.50 Crores INR (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Former Vice President of JP Morgan in London transitioned into politics.
2. Has shown a keen interest in politics since the age of 18.
3. Resigned from JP Morgan to fully commit to a career in politics.
4. Advocates for education, employment, and youth empowerment during public appearances.
5. Hobbies include running, reading, cooking, athletics, and swimming.
6. Member of Tollygunj Club and Bengal Club in Kolkata, and Constitution Club in New Delhi.
7. Former Vice President of JPMorgan Chase in London transitioned into politics.
8. Resigned from JPMorgan Chase to fully commit to a career in politics.
9. Known for fiery and controversial speeches in parliament.
10. Her maiden Lok Sabha speech titled 'The Seven Signs of Fascism' gained widespread acclaim for its bold critique of government policies and defense of democratic values.
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