District Congress Committee Tuensang holds ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ campaign at Congress Bhavan, demanding restoration of MGNREGA and fair wages.
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KIPHIRE — As part of the nationwide campaign “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram”, the District Congress Committee (DCC), Tuensang, joined the call for the immediate restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The campaign was held at the Congress Bhavan, Tuensang, on Monday and was led by DCC president Chotsase Sangtam, the secretary, and party members.
They were joined by key leaders, including L Chuba Yim, general secretary of NPCC and in charge of Tuensang; IN Mongba, PCC member of 54 A/C Tuensang Sadar II; and P Moa, PCC member of 51 A/C Noksen.
Speaking to the gathering, the DCC president stressed that MGNREGA is a legal guarantee that ensures 100 days of paid employment for every rural household. He stated that with its removal, the rights to fair wages, work security, and accountability will be lost, affecting villages across the region.
L Chuba Yim and P Moa added that removing MGNREGA would limit job opportunities, push implementation into the hands of a few contractors, and strip rural communities of livelihood support. They warned that this could leave villagers dependent on central authorities with no local control.
The DCC secretary reminded that the Indian National Congress, through its nationwide movement, is demanding the full restoration of MGNREGA and the guarantee of a minimum daily wage of INR 400, ensuring dignity, fairness, and a secure future for rural workers.
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Longtili Sangtam