Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pinaki Misra have reportedly gotten married in a quiet ceremony held abroad. The wedding, which took place in Berlin, Germany on May 3, remained confidential until now, with photos recently surfacing online showing the couple in traditional attire. Moitra, 50, was seen dressed in an ornate gold ensemble, smiling alongside Misra, 65, in what appears to be a private but ceremonious occasion.
Though there has been no official confirmation from either politician or their parties, the news has circulated widely across media outlets, with photographs accessed by India Today and The Telegraph Online fueling speculation. The event was kept under wraps, away from the public eye, and no formal announcements have been made on social media.
Moitra’s Political Career and Controversies
Mahua Moitra, born on October 12, 1974, in Assam, holds a degree in Economics and Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College in the United States, where she graduated magna cum laude. Before entering politics, she worked as an investment banker. Her political journey began in 2010 when she joined Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).
She won her first Lok Sabha election in 2019 from West Bengal’s Krishnanagar constituency and was re-elected in 2024, defeating BJP candidates both times. Moitra gained national attention for her strong and articulate parliamentary speeches, especially her now-famous remarks on the “seven signs of fascism.” However, her career has not been free of controversy.
In 2023, she was expelled from the Lok Sabha over allegations related to a “cash-for-query” scandal, where she was accused of accepting gifts and sharing her official login credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani. Moitra has denied the allegations, claiming the credentials were used by Hiranandani’s staff only to type her questions. She has since challenged her expulsion in the Supreme Court.
Pinaki Misra: A Veteran Parliamentarian and Legal Expert
Pinaki Misra, who was previously married to Sangeeta Misra, has two children from his earlier marriage. Born on October 23, 1959, in Puri, Odisha, Misra is a seasoned politician and a senior advocate. He holds a BA in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and an LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
Misra began his political career with the Indian National Congress, winning the Puri Lok Sabha seat in 1996. He later joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Naveen Patnaik, and was re-elected to Parliament in 2009, 2014, and 2019. He has served on multiple key parliamentary committees, including the Standing Committee on Finance, the Business Advisory Committee, and consultative committees for the ministries of Defence, Civil Aviation, and Law & Justice.
A Political Lineage: Misra’s Family Background
Pinaki Misra comes from a distinguished political family. His father, Loknath Mishra, was a prominent politician who served in various parties including the Congress, Swatantra Party, and Janata Party. He was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly twice and served three consecutive terms in the Rajya Sabha from 1960 to 1978. Loknath Mishra also held gubernatorial roles in the northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh between 1991 and 1997. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 87.
Public Reaction and Political Silence
Despite the significance of two prominent MPs reportedly entering matrimony, neither the Trinamool Congress nor the BJD has issued a public statement. Given Moitra’s recent high-profile controversies and Misra’s seasoned parliamentary background, the news has drawn attention not only for its personal implications but also for the political optics.
As the photos of the wedding continue to circulate online, supporters and the general public await any official word from the newly-wed couple, who remain tight-lipped about the union.
