Congress protests Modi govt's MGNREGA replacement, plans nationwide campaign

The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign starting January 5, 2026, to protest the Modi government's replacement of the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act. Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge allege the move is a "one-man decision" akin to demonetization, intended to benefit corporations over the poor and devastate the rural economy.

• Congress to launch 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' on January 5.
• Rahul Gandhi criticizes MGNREGA replacement as PM Modi's 'one-man decision'.
• Allegations of scheme decimation benefiting billionaires like Adani.
• Congress vows to oppose the VB-G RAM G Act democratically.
• Concerns raised about impact on rural economy and marginalized sections.

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