Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Congress Protests MGNREGA Repeal Nationwide
The Congress party is very upset because the central government has changed a program called MGNREGA, which helped poor people find work.
They say the new program, called VB-G RAM G, is not as good.
The Congress is organizing big protests in Bengaluru and Adilabad to demand that the old program be brought back.
They want all their leaders to join these protests.
The Congress says they will keep protesting until the government changes its mind and restores MGNREGA.
Congress party organizing protests in Bengaluru and Adilabad against the repeal of MGNREGA.
Protests include 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' rally in Bengaluru and district-wide protests in Adilabad.
Congress demands the full restoration of MGNREGA with Mahatma Gandhi's name and original provisions.
Protests were held in various locations including Pippaldari, Linguda, Ankapur, and Lokari in Adilabad.
Key leaders like D K Shivakumar, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi are involved in the protests.
- Who
- Congress party workers and leaders
- What
- Protests against the repeal of MGNREGA and the implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme
- When
- Tuesday (Bengaluru), Sunday (Adilabad, specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru and various parts of Adilabad district
- Why
- To protest against the BJP-led central government's repeal of MGNREGA and the implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme
Congress Party
BJP-led Central Government
MGNREGA Scheme
Congress Party
Demands full restoration of MGNREGA with Mahatma Gandhi's name and original provisions.
BJP-led Central Government
Replaced MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G scheme, which they claim is more efficient.
Protest Actions
Congress Party
Organizing protests and rallies, including 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' in Bengaluru and district-wide protests in Adilabad.
BJP-led Central Government
No direct response to protests mentioned, but the central government has implemented the new scheme.
- Protest Locations
- Bengaluru, Adilabad district (Pippaldari, Linguda, Ankapur, Lokari, Boath, Adilabad assembly constituencies)
- Protest Organizers
- Congress party workers and leaders
- Key Leaders Involved
- D K Shivakumar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, B. Mahesh Kumar Goud, Meenakshi Natarajan, Sachin Sawant
- Protest Date
- Tuesday (Bengaluru), Sunday (Adilabad, specific date not mentioned)
- Upcoming Meeting
- Planned massive meeting in Adilabad
- Scheme Replacement
- VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGA
Sources
Congress Agitates Throughout Adilabad District For Restoration Of MGNREGS
‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ to save MGNREGA: Shivakumar
MGNREGA repeal: Congress to hold Raj Bhavan Chalo rally in Bengaluru tomorrow
CMs call for upholding constitutional values as R-Day celebrations held across states
Congress Known for Undermining Statute: Telangana BJP Chief
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