‘You Can Cut My Head Off But I’ll Never Join BJP’: Mahua Moitra’s Exclusive Interview | The Quint

In an exclusive interview with The Quint, Mahua Moitra questioned the media’s silence on the Ram Mandir donations "theft" and other allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), even as she dismissed speculation of the TMC’s “collapse”. “The RSS claimed to be the custodian of Hindu faith. And now, Hindu faith is being looted,” the firebrand TMC MP said. She added that the “real TMC” will never leave Mamata Banerjee and that Mamata Banerjee will never leave West Bengal. In the wake of the crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, the TMC has seen a flurry of desertions with the party staring at a deep political fracture, both in the Assembly and Parliament. The "rebels" struck at the speed of lightning, leaving a string of questions in their trail. How did the party unravel so quickly? Can Mamata Banerjee, known for her street-fighting style, claw her way back into the heart of Bengal's politics? And perhaps most importantly, can Mamata Banerjee’s TMC still put up a fight against her now familiar foe, the BJP? She answers all these questions and more! From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5y... » Instagram:   / thequint   » LinkedIn:   / thequint   » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook:   / quintillion   --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint