On Monday, May 20, 2024, Mahua Moitra, a prominent leader of the Trinamool Congress and former Member of Parliament, alleged a late-night attempt to evict her from the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal. Moitra publicly documented the incident on X (formerly Twitter), directly accusing the District Magistrate of Nadia and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of orchestrating the bid.

Moitra’s post detailed that a junior employee, identified as the manager of the Circuit House, approached her room late at night. According to her statement, the manager requested that she vacate the premises, citing "orders from above." Moitra claimed she had pre-booked and paid for her stay at the Circuit House.

In her social media post, Moitra expressed strong condemnation for the alleged action, writing, "Imagine the audacity of the District Magistrate of Nadia, a Lady IAS officer and her team who is now attempting to forcibly evict me. Shame on you, @ECISVEEP." This statement indicated her belief that the eviction attempt was politically motivated and linked to the Election Commission.

Providing context for her presence at the Krishnanagar Circuit House, Moitra stated that her personal residence in Krishnanagar was currently sealed by the Election Commission. She further elaborated on the timing of the alleged incident, stating that she had "lost the Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2024," and questioned whether the District Magistrate was "punishing" her for this perceived electoral outcome. It is important to note that the official counting and declaration of results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were scheduled for June 4, 2024, meaning Moitra's statement regarding her loss was made prior to the official announcement.

The former Member of Parliament reiterated that despite her current status as a former MP, she had properly booked and paid for her accommodation. She implied that the alleged eviction attempt was an abuse of authority and an act of harassment, especially given the ongoing political climate following the general elections.

As of the reporting of Moitra's allegations, no immediate official response or clarification was issued by the District Magistrate of Nadia or the Election Commission of India regarding the incident. The allegations emerged during a sensitive period in Indian politics, specifically after the conclusion of polling phases for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which concluded on June 1, 2024. The incident underscores heightened tensions and scrutiny surrounding electoral processes and administrative actions during this time. The full implications of Moitra's allegations and any potential official response remain to be seen.