Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and senior advocate‑turned‑former MP Pinaki Misra tied the knot in a discreet, private ceremony in Germany on May 30, 2025, according to multiple Indian media outlets
Wedding Details
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Date & Place: They were married on May 30, 2025, in a private ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The event was intentionally kept under wraps—no party announcements, media coverage, or political fanfare
- Privacy: Attendees were limited, and the couple chose to avoid public disclosures, reflecting their wish for a discreet celebration
- Attire: Mahua Moitra wore an exquisite Varanasi brocade saree with gold jewellery, blending Indian tradition with the elegance of a European setting
Couple & Backgrounds
Mahua Moitra
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Political Profile: MP from Krishnanagar (TMC), first elected in 2019. Gained attention for her bold speeches, such as the widely discussed “early signs of fascism.” Despite a brief expulsion from the Lok Sabha in 2023, she was re-elected in 2024
- Personal Life: Previously married to Danish financier Lars Brorson and later romantically linked with lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai
Pinaki Misra
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Political & Legal Career: Born c. 1960, senior advocate with a rich political journey:
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Elected MP from Puri in 1996 on a Congress ticket.
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After later joining BJD, I served three terms (2009–2019).
- Stepped back from politics before the 2024 elections
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Family Legacy:
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Graduate of St. Stephen’s College and Delhi University’s Faculty of Law
- Comes from a prominent Oriya family—son of former Assam Governor Lokanath Misra, nephew of CJIs Ranganath Misra (1990) and cousin of Dipak Misra (2017)
- Has two adult children from a previous marriage
Reactions & Context
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Political Commentary: Both senior TMC and BJD figures indicated that talk of their courtship had been circulating “for a while.” The quiet celebration raised eyebrows across political circles
- Return to India: Reports suggest the couple will come back by the end of June
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Past Controversy:
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In October 2023, the BJP had alleged that Misra was embroiled in the “cash-for-query” row, which was indirectly linked to Moitra. He strongly denied these claims and threatened legal action for “cheap publicity gimmicks”
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Why This Matters
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Cross-party Bond: The marriage spans party lines—TMC (Moitra) and BJD (Misra), symbolizing a rare personal union in Indian politics.
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Cultural Elegance: A traditional Indian wedding aesthetic (Varanasi saree, gold jewelry) set against a minimalist European backdrop makes a compelling visual and cultural statement
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Media Strategy: Their deliberate choice of privacy is striking, especially given their public profiles and past controversies.
