New Delhi – Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called for a nationwide campaign against the dismantling of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), drawing parallels too the accomplished pushback against the now-repealed farm laws. The call to action came during a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Congress Vows Nationwide Fight Over Rural Employment Scheme
The opposition party alleges the move to repeal MGNREGA mirrors the government’s handling of the farm laws, sparking fears of economic hardship for rural communities.
- kharge criticized the government’s decision to repeal MGNREGA without consultation with states or political parties.
- he also raised concerns about a “well-planned conspiracy” to limit democratic rights through revisions to electoral rolls.
- The CWC meeting included key party leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi,as well as chief ministers from congress-ruled states.
- The party is strategizing ahead of upcoming assembly elections in several states.
Q: What is the Congress party’s stance on the recent changes to MGNREGA?
Kharge also expressed concern over what he termed a “well-planned conspiracy” to restrict democratic rights through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He asserted that the CWC meeting was convened at a critical juncture, with democracy, the Constitution, and citizens’ rights facing important threats.
Beyond domestic issues,Kharge condemned attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh,stating the entire nation was concerned. He also highlighted concerns over disruptions to Christmas celebrations allegedly perpetrated by organizations linked to the Bharatiya janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), arguing these incidents harmed communal harmony and India’s global image.
The extended CWC meeting saw attendance from Congress President mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Chief ministers from the congress-governed states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh were also present, alongside presidents of Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs).
The meeting took place as the party prepares for upcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, with leaders expected to finalize their electoral strategies.
Published – December 27, 2025 12:19 pm IST
