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CJP member Saurav Das alleges Madhya Pradesh anganwadi workers were ordered to celebrate PM Modi's birthday
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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CJP member Saurav Das claims that anganwadi staff in Madhya Pradesh were instructed to observe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, describing it as a forced display of gratitude.
Madhya Pradesh's anganwadi workers have come under scrutiny after CJP member Saurav Das alleged that they were directed to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Das said the directive amounted to "manufacturing gratitude" and raised concerns about politicising a welfare programme.
The claim, reported by the Hindustan Times, suggests that state officials issued a formal order for anganwadi centres to organise activities marking the leader's birthday on 17 September. No official response from the Madhya Pradesh government has been recorded yet.
If verified, the allegation could spark debate over the use of frontline health and nutrition workers for political purposes, especially given their primary role in early childhood care and nutrition schemes.
Stakeholders, including the Anganwadi Workers' Association, are expected to seek clarification from the state administration. The issue adds to ongoing discussions about the separation of welfare delivery and political campaigning in India.
The claim, reported by the Hindustan Times, suggests that state officials issued a formal order for anganwadi centres to organise activities marking the leader's birthday on 17 September. No official response from the Madhya Pradesh government has been recorded yet.
If verified, the allegation could spark debate over the use of frontline health and nutrition workers for political purposes, especially given their primary role in early childhood care and nutrition schemes.
Stakeholders, including the Anganwadi Workers' Association, are expected to seek clarification from the state administration. The issue adds to ongoing discussions about the separation of welfare delivery and political campaigning in India.