Amidst widespread DMK-led protests against alleged fund cuts to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing it of hypocrisy. Stalin contends that while the government demonstrates a clear dislike for Mahatma Gandhi, it continues to operate the crucial rural employment scheme named after him.
The DMK, along with its allies, has staged significant protests across Tamil Nadu, highlighting concerns about perceived reductions in MGNREGA funding by the central government. The protests are aimed at drawing attention to the potential impact of these cuts on rural livelihoods.
Chief Minister Stalin has asserted that the Modi government’s actions contradict its public stance, alleging that the government displays a clear dislike for the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. He criticized the irony of the government continuing to run the MGNREGA scheme while, in his view, disagreeing with the values of the man it is named after. Stalin and other DMK leaders have voiced concerns that the Modi led central government are trying to weaken the MGNREGA scheme.
The MGNREGA scheme plays a vital role in providing employment and income security to millions of rural households across India. Any changes to its funding or implementation have significant social and economic implications.
The central government has stated that they are still funding the MGNREGA program. However there are differing opinions about the sufficiency of the funding. There have also been discussions about attempts to increase efficiency within the MGNREGA program.
