Congress Protest Against MGNREGA Replacement Law

6 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 6 JAN 2026 — 19 JAN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jan 2026

Congress members criticize the new Gramin Act, claiming it will deprive over 13 crore laborers of work due to increased contractor reliance on machinery and reduced State contributions.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the political clash in Punjab over the replacement of MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, including the statewide awareness campaign by the BJP and the "Save MGNREGA" protest movement by the Congress, along with any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these actions. It excludes other political actions or events in Punjab unless they are directly related to or a development of the specific political clash over the new rural jobs scheme.

The full story, from the beginning

6Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

BJP, Congress brace for showdown in Punjab over new rural jobs scheme

12Jan

The Hindu

The Congress party will hold a day-night protest at Lok Bhavan from January 13th to 14th opposing the replacement of the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G law.

13Jan

The Hindu

The Congress is protesting the replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, arguing it undermines rural workers' rights and aligns with an RSS agenda.

The Hindu

The Congress is launching the "Kaam Maango Abhiyan" campaign to mobilize MGNREGA workers nationwide.

14Jan

The Hindu

After a two-day protest demanding the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Congress vowed to intensify its campaign.

19Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress members criticize the new Gramin Act, claiming it will deprive over 13 crore laborers of work due to increased contractor reliance on machinery and reduced State contributions.

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