In a recent interview, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra discussed the challenges faced by opposition parties in India, particularly regarding defections. She stated, 'When people like Saayoni turn, who do you trust?' referring to the defection of TMC leader Saayoni Ghosh to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2024.
Moitra alleged that the ruling party uses government agencies to create fear and intimidation. 'They have their agencies, which create fear and intimidation. Second, they will make sure nobody touches you, nobody can do business with you,' she said, according to the interview transcript.
She also addressed the narrative that the public is angry with the TMC, calling it a 'myth' spread by political opponents. The interview, published on June 12, 2026, covers various aspects of Indian politics, including the use of investigative agencies against opposition figures.
Moitra's comments come amid ongoing political tensions in West Bengal, where the TMC and BJP have been locked in a fierce rivalry. The defection of Saayoni Ghosh, a former TMC MP, was seen as a significant blow to the party's morale.
