Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra was targeted with eggs outside an eatery in West Bengal on Wednesday, according to reports. The incident occurred as Moitra was leaving the restaurant after a visit, when a group of protesters allegedly hurled eggs at her while raising slogans. Security personnel accompanying the MP quickly escorted her to safety, and no injuries were reported.
Protesters and Motive Under Investigation
The identities of those involved and the motive behind the protest were not immediately clear. Police reached the spot and began an investigation into the incident. No arrests had been reported till the filing of this report, and police were examining CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to identify those responsible. Further details are awaited.
Political Reactions
The TMC condemned the attack, calling it an attempt to intimidate an elected representative. Opposition leaders traded accusations over the episode. In a post on X, Moitra claimed she was being attacked by "@bjp4india goons with @wbpolice watching on," tagging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal. The post included a video of the incident.
