Congress, NSUI Protest MGNREGA Repeal; 100+ Held in Varanasi
Congress and NSUI protest MGNREGA repeal in Varanasi; police lathi-charge, arrest over 100. MP Sharma links BJP to forces that killed Gandhi. Read the full story.
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Rajasthan Congress Protests MGNREGA Changes with Fast
Congress leaders led a silent satyagraha across Rajasthan, protesting the replacement of MGNREGA. They allege the new act strips rural poor of guaranteed work rights. Read the full story.
Congress Dharna Against MGNREGA Changes in Chandigarh
Chandigarh Congress staged a protest against alleged weakening of MGNREGA by the Modi government. AAP slammed BJP over garbage dumping, while SAD questioned an arrest. Full details inside.
MGNREGA Workers in Punjab Protest Against Proposed Changes
MGNREGA workers in Ludhiana protest Central government's proposed amendments, fearing dilution of employment guarantee, reduced wages, and state funding crisis. Nationwide agitation planned for February.
Congress Protests MGNREGA Replacement in Goa
Congress holds hunger strike in Goa, demands Centre restore MGNREGA scheme for 5-6 crore families. Party vows to escalate protests to panchayat level.
Congress 'Save MGNREGA' campaign starts Punjab tour in Amritsar
Congress leader Arathi Krishna kicks off Punjab leg of nationwide 'Save MGNREGA' campaign in Amritsar, warning against new VB-GRAM G scheme. Read about the political battle for rural jobs.
Police Lathi Charge on NSUI Protest in Varanasi Draws Ire
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh condemns police action on NSUI's peaceful 'Save MGNREGA' march in PM Modi's constituency. Congress stages nationwide protests against new VB-G RAM G Act.
UP Police Lathi-Charge MGNREGA Protesters in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
Paswan: Opposition's VB-G RAM G narrative will backfire, help NDA
Union Minister Chirag Paswan accuses Congress and RJD of fear-mongering over schemes like VB-G RAM G. He claims their protests will help NDA in West Bengal and Assam. Read his full defense of the new act.
Congress Protests MGNREGA Repeal in Varanasi
Congress workers held a symbolic fast in Varanasi against the MGNREGA repeal and new VB-G RAM G scheme. UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai announced a nationwide three-phase agitation. Details inside.
SAD Protests, BJP Digital Push in Ludhiana
Ludhiana witnessed political clashes as SAD protested AAP's Atishi over alleged remarks on Sikh Gurus, while BJP detailed a 125-day job guarantee and digital wage reforms under MGNREGA.
Congress Alleges BJP Dismantling MGNREGA's Legal Guarantee
Senior Congress leader Ashok Arora accuses the BJP-led Centre of dismantling MGNREGA by removing its legal guarantee. The party announces a statewide protest campaign starting January 11.
Congress Launches 'Save MGNREGA' Campaign in Bihar
Bihar Congress launches a 45-day mass campaign to protest the replacement of MGNREGA, vowing to reach all 8,064 panchayats. The drive concludes with rallies on Feb 25.
Tripura CM Backs BVGRAMG, CPM Plans Protests
Tripura CM Manik Saha defends the new BVGRAMG Act as a landmark for rural jobs, while opposition CPM announces statewide protests, demanding MGNREGA's return. Read the full story.
DK Shivakumar: 'Save MGNREGA' campaign from Jan 26
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a 'Save MGNREGA' campaign starting January 26. The agitation will continue until the rural jobs scheme is restored. Read more.
Congress Alleges BJP Weakening MGNREGA, Plans Protests
Senior Congress leader Ashok Arora accuses the BJP-led Centre of dismantling MGNREGA by removing its legal work guarantee. The party announces a statewide agitation, including protests on Jan 11. Read more.
Congress Launches 45-Day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Protest
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
Congress Launches 45-Day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
MGNREGA Protests Unite Punjab Congress Factions
Punjab Congress uses MGNREGA protest rallies to bridge internal divides. How public agitations become a strategic tool for party unity ahead of elections. Read more.
Congress Pledges MGNREGA Revival in Punjab After 2027
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
Congress Promises Special MGNREGA Provision for Punjab
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel vows a special MGNREGA provision for Punjab if the party wins the state polls, focusing on rural employment and farmer support. Read the full story.
BJP's Jagraon Event Faces Labour Union Protest
BJP's Viksit Bharat event in Pone village disrupted by labour union protest demanding MGNREGA implementation. Police detain workers as tensions rise.
Mamata Slams Detention of TMC MPs in Delhi Protest
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns the detention of TMC MPs protesting in Delhi over MGNREGA funds. She calls it a 'murder of democracy'. Read the full story.
Telangana Congress to Mobilise Against Centre's GRAM G Bill
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces a massive statewide campaign against the Centre's GRAM G Bill, with public meetings and village-level resolutions. Sonia, Rahul, or Priyanka Gandhi to join the protest.
Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Replacement in Punjab
Congress leaders in Punjab, led by LoP Partap Singh Bajwa, protest against the new VB-G RAM G scheme, calling it an attack on federalism and workers' rights. Read the full story.
Congress Intensifies Protest Against G RAM G Act in Telangana
Telangana Congress announces a major statewide protest campaign against the Centre's G RAM G Act, planning village-level meetings from Jan 20-30. TPCC chief Mahesh Goud calls the Act anti-poor.
Karnataka CM Seeks Special Session for MGNREGA Resolution
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a special legislature session to pass a resolution demanding the re-implementation of MGNREGA, following a Congress meeting on the 'Save MGNREGA' movement.
Congress MGNREGA Bachao Rally in Tanda on Jan 8
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
Jharkhand protests new rural jobs act, BJP cites corruption in MGNREGA
Activists warn VB-G RAM G Act weakens job guarantee, may spur distress migration. Congress holds 'Save MGNREGA' protest, BJP claims new law boosts days, curbs graft. Key details inside.
Dalit body protests at DC office over MGNREGA dues
Dalit activists protest at Amritsar DC office demanding MGNREGA wage payments and job cards. Officials assure action. Read the full report on the ongoing dharna.
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