In a bold move against perceived anti-labor policies, Uttar Pradesh Congress workers are set to encircle the state legislature on Tuesday. MP Kishori Lal Sharma accuses the BJP of orchestrating MGNREGA’s demise through funding manipulations, vowing to bring the facts to light amid tight security measures.
Preparations are in full swing despite police efforts to thwart the gathering by detaining leaders province-wide. ‘Workers from various districts are en route to Lucknow,’ Sharma told media, emphasizing the ‘Save MGNREGA Campaign’ spearheaded by the party.
He dissected the government’s tactics, labeling the ‘Developed India’ slogan a smokescreen. ‘They’re promoting it backwards, ignoring laborers’ rights. States are now saddled with 40% funding responsibility – impossible for many,’ Sharma pointed out, noting poorer regions’ struggles even with minimal shares.
The central ploy, per Sharma, is to overburden states and kill the scheme indirectly. With inflation rampant, jobs scarce, and crime unchecked, this protest amplifies broader grievances. House arrests of key figures like Ajay Lallu underscore the administration’s preemptive stance.
Congress frames this as a public education drive, essential for voter awakening. As barriers mount, the party’s resolve hardens, promising a vocal stand in the face of democratic curbs. The outcome could reshape discourse on rural welfare in poll-bound UP.