Mahua Moitra

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Mahua Moitra born?October 12, 1974
2. Where was Mahua Moitra born?India
3. What is the previous career?Investment banker at JPMorgan Chase
4. What is the political party?Trinamool Congress (TMC)
5. Who is Mahua Moitra?Mahua Moitra is an Indian politician known for her strong speeches in Parliament. She was born in 1974 and used to work as an investment banker before joining politics.
6. What did she do before becoming a politician?Before politics, she worked as an investment banker at JPMorgan Chase, learning about money and how economies work.

Oratory: The art or practice of formal speaking in public, often with eloquence and persuasive skill.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, representing the people directly.
Ethics Committee: A parliamentary committee responsible for examining ethical conduct and investigating alleged breaches of conduct by members.
Cash-for-Query Case: A political scandal where an individual is accused of accepting money or favors in exchange for asking questions in parliament.