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Mahua Moitra Backs CJP Protest, Slams Pradhan Over Child Welfare

TMC MP Mahua Moitra joins Cockroach Janta Party demonstration, criticizes minister's policies.

Rajesh Pillai
Rajesh Pillai
Political Correspondent · Sat, 04 July 2026 at 02:46 pm
Mahua Moitra Backs CJP Protest, Slams Pradhan Over Child Welfare

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has become one of the earliest prominent political voices to publicly endorse the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest movement, marking a significant show of solidarity with the grassroots initiative.

During her participation in the demonstration, Moitra launched a sharp critique at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of prioritizing celebrations over child welfare concerns. Her pointed remark—suggesting that government officials should not mark personal occasions while children's issues remain unaddressed—reflects growing opposition to current policies affecting India's youth and vulnerable populations.

The Cockroach Janta Party has emerged as a protest platform addressing various social grievances. Moitra's public backing lends credibility and wider visibility to the movement, potentially attracting more political figures and citizens to join the cause.

Her intervention signals the opposition's strategy to highlight governance gaps and challenge the ruling establishment on developmental priorities. By invoking concerns about children's welfare alongside personal politics, Moitra attempts to frame the debate around accountability and responsible governance.

The move also reflects the TMC's broader positioning as a vocal critic of central government policies, particularly on matters affecting vulnerable populations. Such gestures strengthen the party's image as a champion of social causes while keeping pressure on ministries to justify their allocation of resources and focus areas.

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