Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Congress Protests MGNREGA Scrapping, Celebrates Priyanka Gandhi
The Congress party is very upset because the central government is replacing a program called MGNREGA, which helps people in villages find jobs.
They are protesting and fasting to show their disagreement.
The Congress leader Ajay Rai said they will sit quietly under statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhimrao Ambedkar to protest.
He also praised Priyanka Gandhi, another important leader, for her good work and said they will celebrate her birthday on January 12, 2026.
Meanwhile, the BJP, another political party, is criticizing the Congress for not protesting against the local government in Tamil Nadu.
The BJP says the Congress is only protesting to make themselves look good and not because they really care about the people.
Congress workers across the country are protesting and observing a fast against the government's decision to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G scheme.
The protests are being held under the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhimrao Ambedkar to highlight the government's alleged neglect of the poor.
Congress UP Chief Ajay Rai praised Priyanka Gandhi's leadership and announced widespread celebrations for her birthday on January 12, 2026.
The BJP criticized Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai for selective activism and political hypocrisy.
The BJP claims the VB-G RAM G Bill aims to improve governance and curb irregularities, contrasting it with the Congress's protests.
- Who
- Congress workers and leaders, including Ajay Rai and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; BJP leaders, including A.N.S. Prasad
- What
- Protests and fasts against the scrapping of MGNREGA; celebrations for Priyanka Gandhi's birthday; BJP's criticism of Congress activism
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned); Priyanka Gandhi's birthday on January 12, 2026
- Where
- Across the country, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To protest the replacement of MGNREGA and highlight its impact on rural employment; to celebrate Priyanka Gandhi's leadership; to criticize Congress's activism and leadership
Congress
BJP
MGNREGA Replacement
Congress
The Congress claims the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G scheme fails to protect the interests of the poor and has negatively impacted rural employment.
BJP
The BJP asserts that the VB-G RAM G Bill aims to curb irregularities and improve governance, contrasting it with alleged misuse of funds under the previous scheme.
Leadership and Activism
Congress
Congress UP Chief Ajay Rai praises Priyanka Gandhi's leadership and nationwide appeal, highlighting her role in strengthening the party's organizational efforts.
BJP
The BJP accuses Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai of political hypocrisy and selective activism, describing his protests as 'political theatrics.'
- Date of Protest
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Protest Location
- Under statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhimrao Ambedkar across the country
- Congress Leader
- Ajay Rai
- Replacement Scheme
- Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025
- Congress MP
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- Priyanka Gandhi's Role
- Chairperson of the Assam Congress Screening Committee
- BJP Spokesperson
- A.N.S. Prasad
- BJP's View on DMK
- Alleged 'anti-people administration' under the DMK
Sources
UP Congress gears up for 100-Day action plan on Priyanka Gandhi's birthday
Cong to protest against 'scrapping' of MGNREGA, observe fast nationwide: Ajay Rai
BJP flays TN Cong chief Selvaperunthagai for selective activism over rural employment issues
