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
"It is a devastating attack on the states, on poor people of this country, and it is carried out by the Prime Minister single-handedly, much like demonisation was," Gandhi said.
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.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday committed to protecting the Aravalli range, accusing Congress of spreading "misinformation" about the mining permit.
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.
Ahead of the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss has intensified criticism of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and predicted on Saturday that Chief Minister MK Stalin will be defeated, citing widespread ange
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.
Actor and BJP leader R Sarathkumar on Friday said that only those who listen to people's grievances can become true leaders, adding that actor Vijay's political journey can be assessed only after he contests elections and presents a clear ideological stand.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday expressed concern over the rising incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and urged government to take appropriate action.
Ramachander Rao emphasised that Veer Baal Diwas is not just a day of remembrance but also a significant day to reaffirm India's enduring values of courage, righteousness (Dharma), and resolve to stand against injustice.