Congress announces nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' from January 5, 2026, accusing PM Modi of single-handedly dismantling the rural job scheme. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi warn of rural economic devastation.
Punjab Congress announces awareness drive against MGNREGA's renaming to VB GRAMG and reduced central funding. Party warns of a mass movement if scheme dilution continues. Details inside.
An 80-year-old woman collapsed and died during a DMK-led protest in Annur against the Union government's VB-GRamG Bill. Details on the incident and police case.
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Sanjay Jaiswal seek action against opposition members for disrupting House during rural job bill debate. Speaker Om Birla examining the matter.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha condemns the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill replacing MGNREGA, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. It urges nationwide protests on December 19. Read more.