Overview
- Karnataka’s cabinet unanimously decided not to accept the Act, asked the Advocate-General to explore moving the Supreme Court, and plans a special two-day legislature session to demand MGNREGA’s restoration.
- Congress began its “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” in Punjab with rallies, while AAP leaders held protests criticising the new framework and the increased burden on states.
- Telangana Congress announced a 45-day campaign, including Gram Sabhas in over 12,000 panchayats from January 20–30 and a large public meeting planned in Mulugu.
- The Congress in Bihar scheduled a statewide agitation from January 10 to February 25, and Meghalaya Congress outlined press briefings, a January 30 sit-in, and February rallies.
- The VB-G RAM G Act raises the stated entitlement to 125 days, introduces a 60:40 Centre–state funding split, allows the Centre to decide eligible rural areas, and, according to opponents, ends the enforceable right to demand work.