'Waste of time to talk about Moitra': Kalyan Banerjee
What's the story
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has once again criticized his party colleague Mohua Moitra, calling her "low standard." Speaking to reporters, Banerjee said it was a waste of time and energy to talk about Moitra. "I got angry for her and said a few things to Didi (Mamata Banerjee) too. Now I feel bad about it," he said.
Resignation details
Banerjee's criticism after he resigned as Lok Sabha chief whip
Banerjee's criticism comes after he resigned as the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha. His resignation came after Moitra called him a "pig" during a podcast with India Today. Reacting to her remarks, Banerjee had earlier condemned Moitra's language as dehumanizing and uncivil.
Remarks controversy
Moitra's 'pig' remark and Banerjee's reaction
Moitra had said, "You don't wrestle with a pig. Because the pig likes it and you get dirty." She also spoke about misogynistic men in Indian politics. "There are deeply misogynistic, sexually frustrated, depraved men in India and they have their representation in parliament across all parties," she added. Banerjee had then reacted to her comments on X, calling Moitra's choice of words unfortunate and reflecting a disregard for civil discourse.
Language criticism
Her words reflect disregard for civil discourse: Banerjee
Banerjee had said, "Her choice of words, including the use of dehumanizing language such as comparing a fellow MP to a 'pig,' is not only unfortunate but reflects a deep disregard for basic norms of civil discourse." He added that name-calling and coarse innuendo reflect insecurity, not strength. "When a public representative stoops to name-calling and coarse innuendo, it reflects not strength, but insecurity."