Kharge Urges Nationwide Fight Against MGNREGA Repeal, Cites Farm Laws

• Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called for a nationwide campaign against the repeal of the MGNREGA scheme.
• Kharge compared the MGNREGA repeal to the three farm laws, which the government was forced to withdraw after strong opposition.
• He stated that the Modi government repealed MGNREGA without proper study or consultation, despite its global appreciation as a UPA initiative.
• Kharge also criticized the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a "well-planned conspiracy" to limit democratic rights.
• He condemned attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and disruptions to Christmas celebrations by BJP/RSS-linked organizations.

Why It Matters: Kharge initiates a nationwide campaign against MGNREGA repeal, citing threats to democracy and rights.