TMC stands by Moitra, gives her key party post

Beleaguered Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, whose expulsion from the Lok Sabha has been recommended by the Ethics Committee for allegedly accepting bribes to ask questions, has finally received unequivocal support from her party.

- SUPROTIM MUKHERJEE

The Trinamool Congress on Monday announced the appointment of Moitra as its Nadia district president which includes Krishnanagar, Moitra's constituency, months before the Lok Sabha elections.

Reacting to the appointment, Moitra thanked West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, saying that she would always work with the party for the people of Krishnanagar. Moimarks a tra's appointment significant change in the Trinamool's stance, since it had initially distanced itself from Moitra in the wake of the allegations. The party's decision to stand by Moitra is likely due to a number of factors, including her popularity among the party's base in her constituency, the fact that she has denied the allegations, and the lack of any concrete evidence to support the allegations.