BJP slams Telangana Assembly resolution, accuses Congress of ‘political drama’ over Gandhi’s name
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Telangana Assembly's resolution on the VB–G RAM G Act, accusing the ruling Congress of hypocrisy and pointing out that previous iterations of the scheme lacked Gandhi's name. N. Ramchander Rao, Telangana BJP president, highlighted the Congress's history of renaming similar programs under different names, suggesting it was only after the 2009 elections that they invoked Gandhi's name. The party also condemned Asaduddin Owaisi's comments on capturing the Mumbai terror attack mastermind from Pakistan, calling them irresponsible and provocative.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Culture Minister Shivraj S. Tangadagi criticizes the BJP-led government for renaming the MGNREGA, alleging disrespect for Mahatma Gandhi and harm to rural livelihoods.
— The Hindu
Youth Congress slams Centre for repealing MGNREGA
13 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party, led by Siddaramaiah, is mobilizing a mass movement to oppose the BJP's new framework for the MGNREGA, arguing it weakens employment rights and burdens states.
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