US EditionSecurity Tightened Outside PM Modi’s Varanasi Office as Congress Protests Against VB-G RAM G, Holds ‘Save MGNREGA’ Fast
The Indian National Congress opposes the VB-G RAM G Act, claiming it dilutes MGNREGA's employment guarantees during a 45-day nationwide agitation, starting January 8, 2026.
- On January 11, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Police and paramilitary forces tightened security outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public outreach office in Varanasi, and all routes to the office were under strict surveillance.
- On January 10, the Indian National Congress launched the 45-day 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to oppose the VB-G RAM G Act, with Jairam Ramesh stating, 'Today, the Indian National Congress is launching the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram with a Press Conference at each of the District Congress Committee offices across the country.'
- Local actions include Phase 1 starting January 8 with PCC meetings and January 11 fast, followed by Phase 2 from January 12 to January 30 with gram panchayats and sit-ins.
- Congress leaders accused the Modi government of `snatching` the right to work and livelihood and pledged to continue the ongoing 45-day agitation until these rights are restored.
- Looking to February, organizers plan district dharnas from January 31 to February 6, state gheraos from February 7 to 15, and four zonal rallies while the VB-G RAM G Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment.
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Congress Protests VB-G RAM G Scheme, Pramod Tiwari Says 'BJP Murdered Gandhi Again'
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The remarks came amid protests by Congress workers across Uttar Pradesh against the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the VB-G RAM G scheme. On Sunday, Congress workers staged a protest under the banner 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' at Townhall Park in Varanasi. India News | Congress Protests VB-G RAM G Scheme, Pramod Tiwari Say…
Security tightened outside PM Modi’s Varanasi office as Congress protests against VB-G RAM G, holds ‘Save MGNREGA’ fast
Congress workers protested in Varanasi against the repeal of MGNREGA, observing a symbolic fast near Mahatama Gandhi and Ambedkar statue. Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai detailed party's future plans for rallies across the state, saying that Rahul Gandhi will attend main rally in Lucknow.
Varanasi: Security tightened outside PM Modi's public outreach office ahead of NSUI's 'Save MGNREGA' march
Uttar Pradesh Police and paramilitary forces on Sunday tightened the security arrangement outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public outreach office in Varanasi, his Look Sabha constituency, ahead of the 'Save MGNREGA' march by Congress's student wing National Students' Union of India (NSUI).
Congress Launches Phase 1 of MGNREGA Bachao Sangram
NEW DELHI- Delhi Congress leaders and workers on Sunday observed a one-day fast and held symbolic protests at district headquarters across the capital, marking Phase 1 of the party’s nationwide campaign titled MGNREGA Bachao Sangram. The protests were held near statues of Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar, signalling the party’s attempt to frame the agitation as a defence of constitutional values and social justice. The protests were directed aga…
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