New Delhi | May 16, 2026
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Friday took a sharp swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by resurfacing a 2012 social media post in which he had criticised a hike in petrol prices. Sharing the old post, Moitra wrote, “Social media has a long memory Modiji!”, triggering a fresh round of political exchanges online
. The remark comes amid ongoing public debate over fuel price fluctuations and the broader cost-of-living issue. Opposition leaders have repeatedly cited past statements by ruling party figures to question current pricing policies, arguing that earlier criticisms appear inconsistent with present-day governance decisions.
Moitra’s post quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with users amplifying screenshots of the 2012 message and drawing comparisons between past and present fuel pricing positions. The hashtag-style reactions and reposts helped push the topic into trending discussions.
Supporters of the Trinamool MP said the post highlighted political accountability and consistency, while critics dismissed it as selective framing of past statements. The exchange has once again underscored how archived social media posts are increasingly shaping contemporary political narratives in India.
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