Congress Launches MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Campaign

19 UPDATES · 18 DAYS · 2 JAN 2026 — 19 JAN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jan 2026

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the VB-G RAM G Act, asserting it strengthens employment rights and provides 125 days of work.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Karnataka's government's potential opposition to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific opposition and the introduction of new state schemes. It excludes other actions or policies by Karnataka's government or related parties unless they are direct developments or responses to the opposition against the VB-G RAM G Act or the introduction of new state schemes.

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2Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Karnataka likely to start movement against VB-G RAM G Act, start its own schemes

3Jan

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demands the repeal of the VB-G RAM G Act and the reinstatement of the MGNREGA.

The Hindu

The Congress launched a nationwide campaign, "MGNREGA Bachao Sangram," to oppose the VB G-RAM-G Act and restore MGNREGA as a rights-based law.

The Hindu

CM warns of stir, like the farmers’ protest, seeking repeal of VB-G RAM G Act

The Hindu

The Congress party plans a campaign, "MGNREGA Bachho Sangram," to oppose the new VB-G RAM G law, which replaces the MGNREGA.

4Jan

The Hindu

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the VB-G RAM G scheme, claiming it offers better worker protection and rural development funding compared to the MGNREGA program.

5Jan

The Hindu

Haryana CM Saini blames Congress, INDIA bloc for spreading false info about VB-G RAM G scheme

9Jan

The Hindu

Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for repealing the MGNREGA, arguing that the move weakens rural employment guarantees.

10Jan

The Hindu

BJP MLC C.T. Ravi criticized Congress leaders for spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G Act, arguing it aims to prevent corruption and strengthen MGNREGA.

The Hindu

The State government will challenge the Centre's VB-G RAMG Act in court, citing it as unconstitutional.

The Hindu

N. Ramchander Rao, state BJP president, accused A. Revanth Reddy, Telangana's Chief Minister, of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G Act.

The Hindu

The Congress launched a nationwide campaign to oppose the replacement of the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G law.

The Hindu

BJP and JD(S) accuse Congress of misleading people on VB-G RAM G scheme, welcome special session

11Jan

The Hindu

Congress leaders announced a joint leadership strategy for the 2027 Punjab state elections, with final candidate selection to be made by Kharge and Gandhi.

The Hindu

Congress leaders announced a joint leadership strategy for the 2027 Punjab state elections, with final candidate selection to be determined by Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

The Hindu

The BJP state president asserts that the VB-G RAM G Act promotes transparency and accountability in rural employment schemes.

The Hindu

The Karnataka government's inability to contribute its share of funding for the VB-G RAM G scheme is prompting the opposition to oppose the program.

17Jan

The Hindu

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein supports the VB-G RAM G Act, which guarantees 125 days of employment in rural areas.

19Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the VB-G RAM G Act, asserting it strengthens employment rights and provides 125 days of work.

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