Political camaraderie on display at Mahua Moitra-Pinaki’s wedding reception
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New Delhi: In a rare display of cross-party camaraderie, political leaders from across the spectrum came together at Hotel Lalit in New Delhi on Tuesday evening to celebrate the wedding reception of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and former Biju Janata Dal MP Pinaki Misra. The event followed their private wedding ceremony held in Germany on May 30, and was marked by warmth, celebration, and candid moments shared among political heavyweights.
Mahua Moitra appeared radiant in a traditional red saree with intricate golden embroidery, complemented by elegant gold jewellery. Pinaki Misra wore a white ethnic ensemble accented with a red embroidered border. The couple warmly welcomed guests, posed for photographs, and received blessings from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers throughout the evening.
Among the prominent attendees was Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was seen seated with Rajya Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan during dinner. Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule shared a message of congratulations on social media: “Congratulations, Mahua (@MahuaMoitra) and Pinaki! Wishing you a beautiful journey ahead filled with joy and happiness!”
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also posted a photo from the event with the message, “To Mahua & Pinaki, Wishing the best always!”
Several MPs and political figures offered their wishes through social media, sharing glimpses of the evening. Trinamool MP and Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha Sagarika Ghose posted, “Wishing beautiful bride @MahuaMoitra and Pinaki Misra every happiness at their lovely reception this evening.”
Actor-politician and TMC MP Rachna Banerjee extended her greetings via Instagram, writing, “Good wishes for the years to come... Stay happy.” Trinamool leader Saayoni Ghosh added her own heartfelt message: “Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!”
Former Congress MP Kunwar Danish Ali described the evening as one of “conversations, camaraderie, and celebration,” sharing photographs alongside several political leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
DMK MPs Dr T Sumathy alias Thamizhachi and Thangapandian were also among the many dignitaries who attended the high-profile gathering.
Mahua Moitra, a two-time Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, is widely recognised for her impactful speeches in Parliament. Pinaki Misra, a senior advocate and an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and Delhi University, previously served as the MP for Odisha’s Puri constituency.
