Centre undermining rural workers’ rights by replacing MGNREGA, says K.C. Venugopal
K.C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary, accused the BJP government of undermining rural workers' rights by replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar-Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025. He led a two-day protest in Kerala demanding the restoration of MGNREGA and argued that the move was part of a larger RSS agenda to erase Gandhi's vision of "Gram Swaraj." The Congress is calling for the law to be fully restored, citing the impact on state finances and the precedent set by other states like Telangana.
13 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress is launching the "Kaam Maango Abhiyan" campaign to mobilize MGNREGA workers nationwide.
14 JAN 2026
— 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.
19 JAN 2026
— 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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