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Last Updated:<\/span>August 04, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/time><\/p>\nTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee criticised Mahua Moitra for comparing him to a pig, calling it “dehumanising language.”<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nTMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\nTrinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday lashed out at her party colleague in the Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra, over her alleged controversial remarks made during a recent podcast that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\nBanerjee accused her of using \u201cdehumanising language” and compared her comments to \u201coutright abuse.”<\/p>\n\u201cI have taken note of the recent personal remarks made by Ms. Mahua Moitra in a public podcast. Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanising language such as comparing a fellow MP to a \u201cpig”, is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil discourse,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\nI have taken note of the recent personal remarks made by Ms. Mahua Moitra in a public podcast. Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanising language such as comparing a fellow MP to a \u201cpig”, is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil\u2026\u2014 Kalyan Banerjee (@KBanerjee_AITC) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cThose who think invective can replace substance should take a hard look at the kind of politics they are practising \u2013 and the hollowness it exposes. When a public representative stoops to name-calling and coarse innuendo, it reflects not strength, but insecurity,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Serampore MP further weighed in on his earlier statements, saying they focused on questions of public accountability and conduct, and were not misogynistic.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat I did speak about were questions of public accountability and personal conduct, which every public figure must be prepared to face \u2014 man or woman. If those facts are inconvenient or uncomfortable, it does not justify branding legitimate criticism as \u201cmisogyny” to escape scrutiny. Labeling a male colleague as \u2018sexually frustrated\u2019 isn\u2019t boldness \u2014 it\u2019s outright abuse. If such language were directed at a woman, there would be nationwide outrage, and rightly so. But when a man is the target, it\u2019s dismissed or even applauded,” he added.<\/p>\nBanerjee further claimed that Moitra was using personal attacks to deflect from questions regarding her performance as an MP.<\/p>\n\u201cThose who rely on abuse instead of answers are not champions of democracy; they are its embarrassment,” the MP said.<\/p>\nWhat Mahua Moitra Said?<\/h3>\nBanerjee\u2019s response came a day after Moitra triggered a row by referring her party colleague using a scathing metaphor that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\n\u201cYou don\u2019t wrestle with a pig. Because the pig likes it and you get dirty,” Moitra said during a podcast. The comment came in response to Banerjee\u2019s recent personal attacks on her marriage to former BJD MP and senior advocate Pinaki Misra.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe<\/h3>\nMeanwhile, the West Bengal unit of the BJP took a dig and shared Moitra\u2019s podcast on its social media platform.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s Mahua Moitra who is under investigation for compromising her parliamentary login to help a businessman dig up info on competitors has now called her own party colleague, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee, a PIG, ” it said.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat does this say about the internal rot, ego clashes, and sheer chaos within the TMC? And these are the people claiming to uphold democracy and values,” read the BJP post.<\/p>\nThe conflict between two senior TMC leaders began in April when Moitra confronted Banerjee at Parliament. The confrontation reportedly occurred because Moitra\u2019s name was not included in a party memorandum. This led to a heated argument witnessed by other MPs. Afterwards, Banerjee publicly accused Moitra of asking security personnel to arrest him, calling her \u201crude” and \u201cuncivilised.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Outright Abuse\u2019: Kalyan Responds To Mahua\u2019s \u2018Wrestle With Pig\u2019 Remark As TMC Rift Widens<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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TMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday lashed out at her party colleague in the Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra, over her alleged controversial remarks made during a recent podcast that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\n
Banerjee accused her of using \u201cdehumanising language” and compared her comments to \u201coutright abuse.”<\/p>\n
\u201cI have taken note of the recent personal remarks made by Ms. Mahua Moitra in a public podcast. Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanising language such as comparing a fellow MP to a \u201cpig”, is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil discourse,” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\nI have taken note of the recent personal remarks made by Ms. Mahua Moitra in a public podcast. Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanising language such as comparing a fellow MP to a \u201cpig”, is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil\u2026\u2014 Kalyan Banerjee (@KBanerjee_AITC) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cThose who think invective can replace substance should take a hard look at the kind of politics they are practising \u2013 and the hollowness it exposes. When a public representative stoops to name-calling and coarse innuendo, it reflects not strength, but insecurity,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Serampore MP further weighed in on his earlier statements, saying they focused on questions of public accountability and conduct, and were not misogynistic.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat I did speak about were questions of public accountability and personal conduct, which every public figure must be prepared to face \u2014 man or woman. If those facts are inconvenient or uncomfortable, it does not justify branding legitimate criticism as \u201cmisogyny” to escape scrutiny. Labeling a male colleague as \u2018sexually frustrated\u2019 isn\u2019t boldness \u2014 it\u2019s outright abuse. If such language were directed at a woman, there would be nationwide outrage, and rightly so. But when a man is the target, it\u2019s dismissed or even applauded,” he added.<\/p>\nBanerjee further claimed that Moitra was using personal attacks to deflect from questions regarding her performance as an MP.<\/p>\n\u201cThose who rely on abuse instead of answers are not champions of democracy; they are its embarrassment,” the MP said.<\/p>\nWhat Mahua Moitra Said?<\/h3>\nBanerjee\u2019s response came a day after Moitra triggered a row by referring her party colleague using a scathing metaphor that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\n\u201cYou don\u2019t wrestle with a pig. Because the pig likes it and you get dirty,” Moitra said during a podcast. The comment came in response to Banerjee\u2019s recent personal attacks on her marriage to former BJD MP and senior advocate Pinaki Misra.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe<\/h3>\nMeanwhile, the West Bengal unit of the BJP took a dig and shared Moitra\u2019s podcast on its social media platform.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s Mahua Moitra who is under investigation for compromising her parliamentary login to help a businessman dig up info on competitors has now called her own party colleague, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee, a PIG, ” it said.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat does this say about the internal rot, ego clashes, and sheer chaos within the TMC? And these are the people claiming to uphold democracy and values,” read the BJP post.<\/p>\nThe conflict between two senior TMC leaders began in April when Moitra confronted Banerjee at Parliament. The confrontation reportedly occurred because Moitra\u2019s name was not included in a party memorandum. This led to a heated argument witnessed by other MPs. Afterwards, Banerjee publicly accused Moitra of asking security personnel to arrest him, calling her \u201crude” and \u201cuncivilised.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Outright Abuse\u2019: Kalyan Responds To Mahua\u2019s \u2018Wrestle With Pig\u2019 Remark As TMC Rift Widens<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I have taken note of the recent personal remarks made by Ms. Mahua Moitra in a public podcast. Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanising language such as comparing a fellow MP to a \u201cpig”, is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil\u2026\u2014 Kalyan Banerjee (@KBanerjee_AITC) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cThose who think invective can replace substance should take a hard look at the kind of politics they are practising \u2013 and the hollowness it exposes. When a public representative stoops to name-calling and coarse innuendo, it reflects not strength, but insecurity,” he added.<\/p>\nThe Serampore MP further weighed in on his earlier statements, saying they focused on questions of public accountability and conduct, and were not misogynistic.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat I did speak about were questions of public accountability and personal conduct, which every public figure must be prepared to face \u2014 man or woman. If those facts are inconvenient or uncomfortable, it does not justify branding legitimate criticism as \u201cmisogyny” to escape scrutiny. Labeling a male colleague as \u2018sexually frustrated\u2019 isn\u2019t boldness \u2014 it\u2019s outright abuse. If such language were directed at a woman, there would be nationwide outrage, and rightly so. But when a man is the target, it\u2019s dismissed or even applauded,” he added.<\/p>\nBanerjee further claimed that Moitra was using personal attacks to deflect from questions regarding her performance as an MP.<\/p>\n\u201cThose who rely on abuse instead of answers are not champions of democracy; they are its embarrassment,” the MP said.<\/p>\nWhat Mahua Moitra Said?<\/h3>\nBanerjee\u2019s response came a day after Moitra triggered a row by referring her party colleague using a scathing metaphor that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\n\u201cYou don\u2019t wrestle with a pig. Because the pig likes it and you get dirty,” Moitra said during a podcast. The comment came in response to Banerjee\u2019s recent personal attacks on her marriage to former BJD MP and senior advocate Pinaki Misra.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe<\/h3>\nMeanwhile, the West Bengal unit of the BJP took a dig and shared Moitra\u2019s podcast on its social media platform.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s Mahua Moitra who is under investigation for compromising her parliamentary login to help a businessman dig up info on competitors has now called her own party colleague, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee, a PIG, ” it said.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat does this say about the internal rot, ego clashes, and sheer chaos within the TMC? And these are the people claiming to uphold democracy and values,” read the BJP post.<\/p>\nThe conflict between two senior TMC leaders began in April when Moitra confronted Banerjee at Parliament. The confrontation reportedly occurred because Moitra\u2019s name was not included in a party memorandum. This led to a heated argument witnessed by other MPs. Afterwards, Banerjee publicly accused Moitra of asking security personnel to arrest him, calling her \u201crude” and \u201cuncivilised.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Outright Abuse\u2019: Kalyan Responds To Mahua\u2019s \u2018Wrestle With Pig\u2019 Remark As TMC Rift Widens<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThose who think invective can replace substance should take a hard look at the kind of politics they are practising \u2013 and the hollowness it exposes. When a public representative stoops to name-calling and coarse innuendo, it reflects not strength, but insecurity,” he added.<\/p>\n
The Serampore MP further weighed in on his earlier statements, saying they focused on questions of public accountability and conduct, and were not misogynistic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I did speak about were questions of public accountability and personal conduct, which every public figure must be prepared to face \u2014 man or woman. If those facts are inconvenient or uncomfortable, it does not justify branding legitimate criticism as \u201cmisogyny” to escape scrutiny. Labeling a male colleague as \u2018sexually frustrated\u2019 isn\u2019t boldness \u2014 it\u2019s outright abuse. If such language were directed at a woman, there would be nationwide outrage, and rightly so. But when a man is the target, it\u2019s dismissed or even applauded,” he added.<\/p>\n
Banerjee further claimed that Moitra was using personal attacks to deflect from questions regarding her performance as an MP.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose who rely on abuse instead of answers are not champions of democracy; they are its embarrassment,” the MP said.<\/p>\n
Banerjee\u2019s response came a day after Moitra triggered a row by referring her party colleague using a scathing metaphor that likened him to a pig.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t wrestle with a pig. Because the pig likes it and you get dirty,” Moitra said during a podcast. The comment came in response to Banerjee\u2019s recent personal attacks on her marriage to former BJD MP and senior advocate Pinaki Misra.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the West Bengal unit of the BJP took a dig and shared Moitra\u2019s podcast on its social media platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cTMC\u2019s Mahua Moitra who is under investigation for compromising her parliamentary login to help a businessman dig up info on competitors has now called her own party colleague, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee, a PIG, ” it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat does this say about the internal rot, ego clashes, and sheer chaos within the TMC? And these are the people claiming to uphold democracy and values,” read the BJP post.<\/p>\n
The conflict between two senior TMC leaders began in April when Moitra confronted Banerjee at Parliament. The confrontation reportedly occurred because Moitra\u2019s name was not included in a party memorandum. This led to a heated argument witnessed by other MPs. Afterwards, Banerjee publicly accused Moitra of asking security personnel to arrest him, calling her \u201crude” and \u201cuncivilised.”<\/p>\n
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