Mahua Moitra marries Pinaki Misra in private ceremony in Germany, political circles taken by surprise at low-key affair
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra tied the knot with former BJD MP Pinaki Misra in a private ceremony in Germany on May 30. The couple kept the event low-key, with no official announcements. Both leaders have a long history in Indian public life.
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra recently got married in a low-profile ceremony. The MP from Krishnanagar tied the knot with Pinaki Misra, a senior advocate and former Member of Parliament from Puri. The wedding reportedly took place in Germany on May 30, away from media attention and political buzz as reported by ABP. Neither Moitra nor the party made a formal announcement, maintaining a private stance about the ceremony. As of now the wedding date is not clear.
About Pinaki Misra
Pinaki Misra, 64, is a well-known face in Indian politics and law. He began his parliamentary career in 1996 when he was elected from Puri on a Congress ticket. A graduate of Delhi¡¯s St. Stephen¡¯s College and the Faculty of Law at Delhi University, Misra later joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). He returned to Parliament in 2009 and served three consecutive terms till 2019. Before the 2024 elections, Misra stepped back from politics. He has two children¡ªa son and a daughter¡ªfrom his previous marriage.
Mahua Moitra¡¯s journey
Mahua Moitra¡¯s political career began after a stint in investment banking. She served as an MLA from Karimpur before becoming a Lok Sabha MP in 2019 representing Krishnanagar. Known for her bold speeches, including one on the "early signs of fascism" that went viral, Moitra quickly became a notable voice in Parliament. Although she was expelled from the House in 2023 due to a controversy, she returned in 2024 after securing another electoral win. Moitra was earlier married to Danish financier Lars Brorson and later dated lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai.
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra recently got married in a low-profile ceremony | Credit: Indiatimes
Staying out of spotlight
The wedding, held in Germany, has drawn attention mostly because of its unexpected and quiet nature. Moitra was seen in traditional attire and gold jewellery, posing with Misra in what appeared to be a private moment away from political life. Despite their public profiles, both leaders opted to keep their personal event low-key and away from media coverage.
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