Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Congress Protests Against G-RAM-G Act
The Congress party in Jharkhand and Rajasthan held a day-long fast to support MGNREGA, a law that guarantees jobs for rural workers.
They are worried that the new G-RAM-G Act will take away the rights and benefits that MGNREGA provides.
The fast is part of a 45-day campaign where they will also educate people about the advantages of MGNREGA and the changes in the new scheme.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused the Congress of using Mahatma Gandhi's name for political gain and defended the new G-RAM-G Act, stating it offers more benefits, including increased workdays and links to other development schemes.
The Congress workers believe that weakening MGNREGA is a direct attack on the employment and dignity of rural villagers.
They gathered at various locations, including Ranchi’s Morabadi ground and Sawai Madhopur, to make their voices heard.
Congress workers in Jharkhand and Rajasthan observed a day-long fast as part of a 45-day 'save MGNREGA' campaign.
The fast was held to protest against the replacement of MGNREGA with the G-RAM-G Act.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused the Congress of using Mahatma Gandhi's name for political gain.
CM Yadav defended the G-RAM-G Act, stating it offers more benefits, including increased workdays and links to other development schemes.
The Congress alleges that the new scheme will take away the rights and benefits guaranteed by MGNREGA.
- Who
- Congress workers in Jharkhand and Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- What
- Congress observed a day-long fast to protest against the G-RAM-G Act; CM Yadav accused Congress of political gain
- When
- Sunday, January 11 (fast), Monday (CM Yadav's remarks)
- Where
- Ranchi’s Morabadi ground, all district headquarters in Jharkhand, Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, Bhopal (workshop)
- Why
- Congress protests against the replacement of MGNREGA with the G-RAM-G Act; CM Yadav defends the new scheme
- Organization
- Indian National Congress
- Location
- Jharkhand and Rajasthan, India
- Campaign Duration
- 45 days
- Protest Type
- Day-long fast
- Key Figures
- Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, Ramkesh Meena, Indra Meena
- Opposed Scheme
- G-RAM-G Act
- Supported Scheme
- MGNREGA
- Accusation
- Political gain by using Mahatma Gandhi's name
- Defending Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Workdays Enhanced
- 125
Sources
Jharkhand Congress observes day-long fast as part of ‘save MGNREGA’ campaign
Cong slams ‘trouble-engine’ UP govt for ‘brutal lathi-charge’ on MGNREGA Bachao protesters
Rajasthan: Congress members in Sawai Madhopur observe day-long fast against G RAM G Act
New 'G RAM G Act' Increases Job Guarantee to 125 Days, Plugs Leaks with AI & GPS: Ramchander Rao
Condemning omission of Gandhi’s name from MGNREGA, a hunger strike launched
Salaries of 2,100 MGNREGS staff in Punjab remain unpaid for months amid protests against VB-G RAM G Act
Cong protests over MGNREGA repeal, says over 100 held in Varanasi march
Congress uses Mahatma Gandhi's name for political gain: MP CM Yadav
Modi govt committing the ideological assassination of Mahatma Gandhi: Pramod Tiwari
