‘She doesn't eat dhoklas': Mahua Moitra fires back after PM Modi invokes Maa Kali at Bengal rally
Shifting from his usual 'Jai Shri Ram' to greet crowds, PM Modi addressed the Bengal rally with 'Jai Maa Kali, Jai Maa Durga.'
Taking a swipe at the same, Mahua Moitra posted on X: "Bit late in the day to start invoking Maa Kali for Bengali votes PM Modi. She doesn't eat dhoklas and never will." Mahua Moitra's post on X
In 2022, Mahua Moitra sparked a political firestorm when she described Goddess Kali as a 'meat-eating and alcohol-accepting' deity — a remark that triggered nationwide outrage and led to an FIR being filed against her. The comment drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused her of hurting religious sentiments.
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