Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Punjab MLA Corrects Minister on MGNREGA
During a special meeting in Punjab, a Congress member named Aruna Chaudhary corrected a cabinet minister named Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
The minister was talking about a job program called MGNREGA and kept linking it to Dalits.
Aruna Chaudhary stood up and said the program helps many people, not just Dalits, including poor workers, farmers, and common people.
The minister seemed surprised.
Also, a brave 10-year-old boy named Sharvan Singh, who was awarded for helping soldiers, was a special guest at the meeting.
Everyone applauded him for his courage.
Later, the BJP accused the AAP government of corruption in MGNREGA, saying they have taken away the employment guarantee from the poor.
Congress MLA Aruna Chaudhary corrected Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond during a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
Chaudhary stated that MGNREGA benefits various communities, not just Dalits.
Sond appeared surprised as the AAP government had focused on Dalits for the new job scheme.
Sharvan Singh, a 10-year-old awarded for his service to soldiers, was a special guest at the Vidhan Sabha.
Members of the Vidhan Sabha lauded Sharvan Singh's courage.
BJP accused AAP leaders of corruption in MGNREGA, alleging they have robbed the poor of their rightful livelihood.
- Who
- Congress MLA Aruna Chaudhary, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, BJP state working president Ashwani Sharma
- What
- Aruna Chaudhary corrected Tarunpreet Singh Sond on the scope of MGNREGA; BJP criticized AAP for corruption in MGNREGA
- When
- During a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday; BJP press conference on Wednesday
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To clarify that MGNREGA benefits various communities, not just Dalits; BJP accused AAP of failing to provide statutory employment
- Event
- Special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Date
- Tuesday
- Congress MLA
- Aruna Chaudhary
- Cabinet Minister
- Tarunpreet Singh Sond
- Special Guest
- Sharvan Singh
- Award
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- BJP Criticism
- AAP leaders accused of corruption in MGNREGA
Sources
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session: When Congress MLA Aruna Chaudhary Schooled Cabinet Minister
Punjab: BJP accuses AAP leaders of being involved in corruption in MGNREGA
Through corruption in MGNREGA, AAP leaders have robbed poor of their rightful livelihood: BJP
AAP leaders involved in MGNREGA corruption
As VB-G RAM G turns into a Punjab flashpoint, why BJP may have a cause for concern