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Congress Sets Jan. 5 Start for ‘MGNREGA Bachao Andolan’ After CWC Meet

Congress will channel opposition to the new rural jobs law into a nationwide drive central to its 2026 state election pitch.

Overview

  • The Congress Working Committee approved a resolution to begin a nationwide protest on January 5 under the banner “MGNREGA Bachao Andolan.”
  • The campaign targets the VB‑G RAM G Act that replaced MGNREGA, which guarantees 125 days of work but shifts funding to a 60:40 Centre–state split.
  • Mallikarjun Kharge called the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls a “well‑planned conspiracy” and urged vigilance over voter deletions.
  • Leaders also discussed the National Herald case, the Centre’s redefinition of the Aravalli range, and concerns over violence in Bangladesh.
  • Chief ministers Siddaramaiah, Revanth Reddy and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended alongside Shashi Tharoor, while D.K. Shivakumar was not invited, as the party set preparations for 2026 state polls.