CM Revanth Reddy Slams Centre Over MGNREGS 'Conspiracy'; Announces State-Wide Protests

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News18•08-01-2026, 15:59
CM Revanth Reddy Slams Centre Over MGNREGS 'Conspiracy'; Announces State-Wide Protests
- •CM Revanth Reddy accused the Modi government of conspiring to weaken the MGNREGS, alleging it benefits corporates like Adani and Ambani by creating cheap labor.
- •He criticized the Centre for diluting the employment guarantee law, which was brought by the Congress to provide minimum security to the poor.
- •Massive public meetings are planned across Telangana from February 3-9, starting in Mahabubnagar, to protest central policies and protect employment guarantees.
- •Gram Sabhas will be held in 12,702 Gram Panchayats from January 20-30 to pass resolutions against the Centre's new rules, to be sent to Delhi on Union Budget day (Feb 1).
- •Revanth Reddy urged party cadres to prepare for upcoming municipal elections, aiming to secure local body victories and ensure Congress's continued power in the state.
Why It Matters: CM Revanth Reddy alleges Centre is weakening MGNREGS for corporates, mobilizes Telangana for protests.
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