Will take up issue of MGNREGA repeal strongly during Parliament’s Budget session: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday (January 22, 2026) alleged that the repeal of MGNREGA by the government was an attempt to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name from public memory and asserted that his party will strongly raise the issue during Parliament's upcoming Budget session.

Addressing the National MGNREGA Workers’ Convention organised by the Rachnatmak Congress, Mr. Kharge said people must unite and not let the government implement the new law.

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He said the MGNREGA repeal was aimed at removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from public memory and weakening the concept of Gram Swaraj.

“In the Budget session, we will fight for this issue,” Mr. Kharge said, slamming the government for repealing MGNREGA.