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The Congress party is launching a campaign to defend MNREGA and inform workers about their rights across Gaya district.
The All India Congress Committee is starting a big campaign against the Central Government’s policies, especially to protect the MNREGA scheme. This campaign will cover all 24 blocks, 332 gram panchayats, and around 4,000 villages in Gaya district. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will share a special message, and party workers will visit homes to inform people about their rights.
Senior Congress leaders highlighted that MNREGA, which was introduced by Dr. Manmohan Singh’s government, has created over 180 crore mandays of work and built around 10 crore assets like roads and ponds in villages. They feel the current government is trying to weaken this important scheme, which has been a lifeline for many rural workers.
The Congress leaders have accused the Modi government of four main threats to MNREGA. They say the government is taking away workers’ rights to fair wages and reducing the powers of Gram Panchayats. They believe this will harm rural economies and impose extra financial burdens on state governments.
To strengthen their campaign, various Congress groups like Kisan Congress and Scheduled Caste-Tribe Cell are showing support. The party plans to run a phased movement until February 26, where they will expose what they call “anti-labor” policies through street meetings and marches.
During the campaign, many officials emphasized that MNREGA is not just a scheme but vital for rural India. The Congress party will keep fighting until workers receive their full rights and local governments regain their powers. The distribution of messages will begin soon, with a dedicated team of workers at the Panchayat level.
Summary:
- The Congress party is launching a campaign for MNREGA in Gaya district.
- Leaders claim MNREGA has created significant work and assets in rural areas.
- They accuse the government of undermining workers’ rights and local governance.
- Various party units are joining the campaign to expose anti-labor policies.
- The movement will continue until February 26, pushing for workers’ rights.
