Overview
- Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the replacement for MGNREGA is in force and its implementation has begun with fully digital monitoring and a 125‑day work guarantee.
- Congress said its MGNREGA Bachao Sangram is reaching 2.5 lakh gram panchayats, alleging the law was rushed through Parliament and weakens workers’ protections.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah vowed continued agitation, cited an estimated ₹2,500 crore burden from the 40% state share, and signaled legal moves and a special Assembly session.
- In Kerala, K. C. Venugopal launched a protest, urged an Assembly resolution, warned of roughly ₹2,000 crore in added costs, and pointed to Telangana’s unanimous resolution seeking restoration of the original law.
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant defended the reform as strengthening planning, asset creation and accountability, rejecting claims that it replaces or dilutes the employment guarantee.