Congress Launches 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' Jan 5; Kharge Warns Modi Govt of Anger

• Congress to launch 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' nationwide from January 5.
• Party President Mallikarjun Kharge stated the Modi government will face public anger over the MGNREGA repeal.
• The UPA-era MGNREGA was replaced by the VB-G RAM G Bill during the recent Winter Session.
• Kharge called MGNREGA the 'Right to Work' and criticized the new act for imposing additional expenditure burden on states without consultation.
• Congress vows to fight the new law, which it claims crushes the poor, both on the streets and in Parliament.

Why It Matters: Congress begins nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' on Jan 5, challenging Modi govt's new law.