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TMC Leader Mahua Moitra Sparks Controversy Linking Namaz and Yoga Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 07:31 AM
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Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has ignited a political controversy with a tweet linking Eid namaz on Kolkata's Red Road to Yoga Day. Her statement has drawn sharp reactions.
A political storm has erupted following a tweet by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra. The controversy stems from her statement that linked Eid prayers observed on Kolkata's Red Road to International Yoga Day.
Moitra's tweet suggested that Eid namaz could not be offered for an hour on the Red Road, implying a connection or comparison with the Yoga Day observances. This statement has quickly become a focal point of political discourse.
The remarks have led to a significant political debate, with various leaders and groups reacting to her comments. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Khandwa has also reportedly made a significant statement concerning the issue, further intensifying the political landscape.
Moitra's tweet suggested that Eid namaz could not be offered for an hour on the Red Road, implying a connection or comparison with the Yoga Day observances. This statement has quickly become a focal point of political discourse.
The remarks have led to a significant political debate, with various leaders and groups reacting to her comments. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Khandwa has also reportedly made a significant statement concerning the issue, further intensifying the political landscape.