CJP's Saurav Das claims MP anganwadi workers 'ordered' to celebrate PM Modi's birthday: 'Manufacturing gratitude'
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According to the email, Anganwadi workers were asked to gather rural women, distribute lighted diyas and photograph them ‘celebrating’ PM Modi’s birthday.
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TypeNews
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedThursday, 17 September 2026
Affected Population~700 million women, 432 million in workforce gap
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