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Himachal Pradesh CM, party members hold protest in Shimla, says "Scrapping
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He said MGNREGA, conceived and implemented by the Congress-led UPA government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, had been a cornerstone of rural employment and inclusive growth.
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New VB-G RAM G Act to bring more work to households, cut inefficiencies, b
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), is expected to bring more households into the rural employment framework, increase average days of work, reduce inefficiencies and boost consumption, according to a report b
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RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges key UPA-era welfare laws being 'diluted'; Calls f
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar on Sunday criticised the Centre government for what he described as the "systematic weakening of paramount" welfare and rights-based legislations enacted during the UPA era, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Rig
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"Possible to remove Gandhi's name from history?": DK Shivakumar slams BJP
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Sunday hailed the party's history on its 140th Foundation Day, announcing that he has written a book on Mahatma Gandhi.
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"Built on hatred, spreads hatred": Congress MP Manickam Tagore equates RSS
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Tagore equated the RSS with Al-Qaeda, stating that both spread hatred and emphasising that the Congress party, with its 140-year history, should be the model for unity and a people's movement, citing Mahatma Gandhi's transformation of the party.
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"What can an organisation known for Godse teach an organisation founded by
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a sharp jibe at the Sangh, Khera linked the RSS to Nathuram Godse, a Hindutva ideologue who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.
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"MGNREGA Bachao protest an election gimmick": BJP's Raghunandan Rao Madhav
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Telangana state BJP Secretary Raghunandan Rao Madhavaneni on Saturday strongly criticised the Congress for announcing a 'MGNREGA Bachao' protest, calling it an "election gimmick" and accusing the party of selectively invoking Mahatma Gandhi's name for political gain.
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'Hey Ram' was Mahatma Gandhi's last utterance, MGNREGA structure not chang
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He called Rahul Gandhi's remarks inaccurate, asserting that the MGNREGA structure has not changed. He noted that the 100-day employment guarantee has been revised to 125 days and will now operate more effectively.
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"We took oath to protect MNREGA": Congress president Kharge announces 'Sav
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide "Save Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)" campaign beginning January 5 after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, escalating its political battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Centre's
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Congress shedding "crocodile tears" over VB-G R
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that the Congress leaders were shedding crocodile tears after the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was replaced with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar
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Direct attack on livelihood of rural poor: Sachin Pilot opposes replacemen
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The scheme that was run in the name of Mahatma Gandhi, they have changed its name. They intend to phase out the scheme gradually. NREGA is a protective shield for the rural poor, providing them with financial stability. 100 days of employment was their constitutional right. They have mad
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"Congress to launch 'Save MNREGA' campaign from January 5": Kharge after
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
After the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, Indian National Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday announced that the party will launch a nationwide 'Save MNREGA' campaign from January 5, making the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA
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