Congress Protests at Assembly: Former CM Bhupesh Baghel's Statement and BJP's Response
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Congress besieges Assembly over MNREGA; Bhupesh Baghel, Sachin Pilot lead protest
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News18•17-03-2026, 16:46
Congress besieges Assembly over MNREGA; Bhupesh Baghel, Sachin Pilot lead protest
•Chhattisgarh Congress staged a protest in Nava Raipur under the 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' banner, led by former CM Bhupesh Baghel and state in-charge Sachin Pilot.
•Former CM Bhupesh Baghel stated MNREGA is a law, not a scheme, providing employment and dignity, conceived by Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh.
•Baghel criticized the central government for delayed funds to panchayats and changes in MNREGA implementation.
•Leader of Opposition Charan Das Mahant asserted Congress stands with the poor, boycotting the Assembly as their concerns were ignored.
•Deputy CM Vijay Sharma countered, stating BJP works on Mahatma Gandhi's ideas and criticized Congress for focusing on the Gandhi surname, adding that MNREGA hindered infrastructure development.
