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Moitra Slams Shah on B'deshi Influx, BJP Files Police Complaint

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August 30, 2025

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has triggered a fresh political controversy with her remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of failing to check infiltration from Bangladesh and allegedly stating his "head should be cut off and put on the table."

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Kolkata

The BJP, which was quick to hit back, slammed Moitra for her "distasteful and hate remarks" and wondered whether it was TMC's official stand.

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