Congress Announces Nationwide Protests Against MGNREGA Renaming: Defending Gandhi's Legacy and Rural Employment Rights

Dec 17, 2025 02:08 am CST

The Indian National Congress has launched nationwide protests against the Central government's decision to rename MGNREGA, claiming it represents an attack on Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and rights-based welfare. Congress directed all state units to organize demonstrations featuring Gandhi's portraits on December 17, with additional events planned for their Foundation Day on December 28. Opposition leaders protest the new VB-G RAM-G Bill, which aims to replace the two-decade-old employment guarantee act while increasing work days from 100 to 125 per rural household.