BJP is mudering Mahatma Gandhi every day, while Godse shot him dead once: Madhu Bangarappa
The article alleges the BJP is disrespecting Gandhi and glorifying his assassin.
Madhu Bangarappa, Minister for School Education, criticized the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi Nationak Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025. He claimed that the BJP disrespectfully removes Gandhi's name from the scheme and instead worships Godse, who assassinated Gandhi. Bangarappa stated that the change weakens gram panchayats and will negatively impact rural economies. The Congress plans to protest against this alteration at both local and national levels.
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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