Mahua Moitra speaking at a press conference

‘Idiots don’t understand idioms': Mahua Moitra amid row over remarks on Amit Shah | AI News Digest

Published: September 1, 2025, 5:09 a.m. Politics Neutral

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra defended her controversial remarks about Home Minister Amit Shah, stating they were idiomatic expressions meant to convey accountability. Following an FIR filed against her in Chhattisgarh, Moitra criticized the BJP for misinterpreting her words, asserting that 'idiots don't understand idioms.' She explained that her comments were metaphorical, emphasizing that no one literally cuts off a head. Moitra also accused the police of filing false cases and vowed to challenge the FIR in court. Her remarks have sparked a political debate, with Moitra claiming that such controversies only strengthen her position.

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