Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has married Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pinaki Misra in an intimate ceremony held in Berlin, Germany, on May 3. Moitra, a two-term Lok Sabha MP representing Krishnanagar, tied the knot with Misra, a seasoned politician and MP from Odisha’s Puri constituency.

A photo obtained by India Today TV shows Moitra dressed in traditional attire and adorned with elaborate gold jewellery, indicating that the wedding, though private, was celebrated with customary rituals. On Thursday, Moitra shared a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of herself and Misra cutting their wedding cake. Alongside the image, she expressed appreciation for the well-wishes, writing, “Thank you everyone for the love and good wishes!! So grateful.”

Born on October 12, 1974, in Assam, Mahua Moitra began her career as an investment banker before joining Mamata Banerjee’s TMC in 2010. She was elected to the Lok Sabha from Krishnanagar in 2019 and won re-election in 2024. Moitra rose to national prominence for her powerful speeches in Parliament, including her notable address on the “seven signs of fascism.”

Pinaki Misra, born on October 23, 1959, in Puri, Odisha, is an experienced parliamentarian and senior advocate. He holds a BA (Hons) in History from St. Stephen’s College and an LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Misra began his political career with the Indian National Congress, winning the Puri seat in 1996, before joining the BJD, where he secured victories in the 2009, 2014, and 2019 general elections.