Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Hooda said the Central government had dealt a "major blow" to MGNREGA by withdrawing even its own share of contribution, impacting millions of beneficiaries across the country.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the CWC meeting at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters. Senior party leaders, including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, were present.
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan took a swipe at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Saturday, saying that the "Insecure Nehru Congress" called its first meeting after losing the Bihar election.
Kharge, in his opening remarks at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, said that "scrapping" of MGNREGA is an "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi and "a kick" in the stomach of poor people.
Commenting on the opposition's anger over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the reformed version of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the BJP MP said that Congress remembered Mahatma Gandhi only in 2009 and not in the prior employment schemes.
The Congress will oppose the Centre's decision to impose a 40 per cent financial burden on states. It will also hold the AAP government accountable for failing to implement MGNREGA effectively in Punjab.
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first teaser for 'Madden,' a biographical film about the life of legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden, with Nicolas Cage in the iconic role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
On the occasion of Dr. Manmohan Singh's death anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a tribute on X, honouring the former Prime Minister's lifelong contributions.
Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related medical issues in Delhi on December 26, 2024. He was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate on December 28, in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, and government dignitaries.