Mahua Moitra said “Eggs”, not “sex”: Journalist who interviewed TMC MP clarifies after controversy
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra found herself at the center of a social media storm following a recent interview where her response to a question about her morning energy source sparked widespread debate. Moitra's answer, which some interpreted as 'sex' and others as 'eggs', triggered a flurry of reactions and discussions online.
The ambiguity surrounding Moitra's response and the subsequent varying interpretations quickly gained traction on social media platforms. While some individuals found humor in the situation, others raised concerns about the appropriateness of Moitra's answer, particularly given the context of the interview.
In an effort to address the controversy, journalist Tamal Saha, who conducted the interview, took to Twitter to clarify that Moitra had indeed responded with 'eggs' as her source of energy, not 'sex'. Saha expressed frustration over the distortion of Moitra's words and suggested deliberate tampering with the audio to create confusion.
The incident prompted responses from various quarters, including Congress spokesperson Mita Chakraborty, who condemned the manipulation of Moitra's interview response. Chakraborty emphasized that Moitra had clearly stated 'eggs' as her energy source and criticized the dissemination of false information to target the MP.
Additionally, D-Intent Data, the Propaganda and Fake News Detection Centre, a news data research organization focusing on neutral fact-checking and intent analysis, weighed in on the controversy. They shared their analysis, affirming that Moitra's response had been misrepresented, with the intention of targeting her politically.
When the journalist asked her what her energy source was in the morning, She replied eggs.
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) April 18, 2024
INTENT: Political Influencers are circulating videos of TMC candidate Mahua Moitra with false claims to target her. (2/2)https://t.co/AWK0dqpErL
Let me clarify, since this is my interview.
— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) April 18, 2024
I asked @MahuaMoitra : What’s your source of energy in the morning.
Mahua Moitra replied : EGGS …(anda, dim)
This is ridiculous how the bhakt mandali has distorted it to make it sound like s*x. The audio is being tampered…
How low can the political narrative go?
— Mita Chakraborty (@mitachakraborti) April 18, 2024
I am not a TMC Supporter, but this harassment has to stop. @MahuaMoitra clearly said “eggs” being the secret of her energy, and it got distorted, no sensible politician will speak about sex life in a political interview! #MahuaMoitra
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HM Amit Shah tables 3 bills in LS for removal of PM, CMs, ministers held on serious criminal charges
Opposition protests, tears copies, throws them towards Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The session witnessed strong protests from the Opposition, with copies of the bills torn and thrown towards the Home Minister, leading to adjournment till 3 pm.
The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill seeks to provide a constitutional framework for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, or state/UT ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges carrying a minimum punishment of five years. On the 31st day of detention, the ministerial post would automatically stand vacated.
The Bill proposes amendments to Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution to fill what the government described as a gap in existing provisions.
Opposing the move, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi argued that the legislation undermines the principle of separation of powers and could lead to the misuse of executive authority. He warned that the measure would turn India into a “police state” and deal a “death nail” to elected governments.
The other two bills lay down procedures for removing chief ministers and ministers in Union Territories, including Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir.
VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition MPs tear copies of three bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and throw paper bits towards him in Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla adjourns the House amid uproar. #ParliamentMonsoonSession #MonsoonSession
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 20, 2025
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