TMC MP Mahua Moitra Faces ‘Chor & Jai Shree Ram’ Slogan on Flight Enroute to Delhi; Prompts Harassment Complaint

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra found herself at the centre of yet another political storm after alleging harassment aboard an IndiGo flight travelling from Kolkata to Delhi. The incident, which quickly spread across social media and news platforms, has reignited debates over political hostility, passenger conduct, and the increasingly charged atmosphere surrounding public figures in India.  

According to reports, the confrontation unfolded aboard IndiGo flight 6E 719 as Moitra travelled to Delhi to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. In videos that later surfaced online, a group of men could allegedly be heard shouting slogans such as “Chor Chor, TMC Chor,” “Pishi Chor,” and “Bhaipo Chor,” alongside chants of “Jai Shri Ram.” The slogans were widely interpreted as attacks on the Trinamool Congress leadership, including  former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. 

In a post on X, Moitra alleged that several men on board filmed her, jeered at her and created an atmosphere that made her feel unsafe during the journey. Recounting the episode, she wrote, “When flight landed & before doors opened this is what they did & filmed it.”  

Calling the incident a direct threat to her safety, the TMC MP wrote, “This is no ‘citizen anger’. This is harassment & violates my safety in an aircraft.” She further urged airline authorities to identify those involved and place them on a no fly list, while tagging Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and IndiGo in her appeal for action.  

The TMC leader further alleged that the incident reflected what she described as a growing culture of political intimidation. Her remarks triggered sharp reactions online, with supporters condemning the episode as unacceptable harassment, while critics argued that political leaders must also face public dissent and scrutiny. 

Mahua Moitra has long remained one of the most vocal and controversial faces of the Trinamool Congress. A former investment banker turned politician, she first rose to national prominence through her fiery speeches in Parliament and sharp criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) led central government. Over the years, she has repeatedly found herself at the centre of political and legal controversies, including her expulsion from the Lok Sabha in 2023 over the “cash for query” allegations. She later returned to Parliament after winning the 2024 general election from Krishnanagar, West Bengal. 

As of now, IndiGo has not announced any disciplinary action regarding the matter, though reports suggest the airline may initiate a formal investigation if the complaint proceeds under established aviation protocols. Meanwhile, videos from the flight continue to circulate widely online, adding yet another layer to Bengal’s already turbulent political discourse