Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

South India State News

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Slams MGNREGA Renaming in Parliament

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the Union government over its move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), calling it an attack on both the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the rights of rural workers. She raised the issue during discussions in Parliament, accusing the government of weakening […]

National Politics

Opposition Attacks Centre Over Rural Jobs Law Change

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Opposition parties on Monday strongly criticised the Union government over its move to introduce a new rural employment law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposal was raised in Parliament during the ongoing session, triggering sharp political reactions over both policy changes and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name

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Government Prepares Fresh Framework for Rural Jobs

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Union government is preparing to introduce a new rural employment bill in Parliament, signalling a possible overhaul of the existing employment framework led by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Officials said the proposed legislation is aimed at modernising rural employment schemes to better align them with current economic needs

National Politics

Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Congress has criticised the BJP after reports emerged of the government considering a rebranding of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move politically motivated and unnecessary. The opposition party accused the ruling dispensation of targeting programmes associated with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi