Chhattisgarh Assembly: BJP-Congress MLAs Clash, Political Battle Erupts; Opposition Walks Out
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Chhattisgarh Assembly: BJP-Congress Clash Over MGNREGA Replacement, Opposition Walks Out
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News18•17-03-2026, 21:13
Chhattisgarh Assembly: BJP-Congress Clash Over MGNREGA Replacement, Opposition Walks Out
•Chhattisgarh Congress alleged the BJP-led central government is replacing MGNREGA with 'Viksit Bharat – Rojgar Aur Aajeevika Mission' (VB G-RAM G) to snatch rights from the poor.
•Former CM Bhupesh Baghel claimed the center changed MGNREGA's original structure and funding, previously 100% central government-borne wages.
•BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar accused the opposition of politicizing a pre-determined issue and boycotting proceedings.
•Both sides chanted slogans, leading to a five-minute adjournment by Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik.
•Speaker rejected the adjournment motion, stating the issue relates to the central government, prompting Congress members to boycott and walk out.
