Overview
- The TMC MP wrote “I agree” under an X post by Canada-based vlogger Nate/CelticAshes that used slurs to denigrate Diwali celebrations by Indians abroad.
- She later said the agreement was meant for a different video shown below in her feed, described the post as a travel-time mistake, and added “Sorry trolls” in an apology.
- The Bengal BJP condemned her response as endorsing an anti-India, anti-Hindu rant and tied it to broader accusations against her and the party, citing earlier controversies over Goddess Kali and Kashmir.
- Journalist Rahul Shivshankar resurfaced a screenshot of her comment, which Moitra referenced in her clarification by thanking him for calling her out.
- Skeptics online challenged her explanation, with critics arguing a mistaken reply was unlikely and sharing tests purporting to show the platform’s reply behavior.