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 Congress Bhavan, Tuensang, and was led by the DCC President, Secretary, and party members. They were joined by key leaders including PCC Member of 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar I, L Chuba Yim, General Secretary NPCC and Tuensang Incharge; PCC Member of 54 A/C Tuensang Sadar II, IN Mongba; and PCC Member of 51 A/C Noksen, P Moa.
Speaking to the gathering, the DCC President stressed that MGNREGA is a legal guarantee ensuring 100 days of paid employment for every rural household. He stated that its removal would jeopardize rights to fair wages, work security, and accountability, affecting villages across the region.
L Chuba and P Moa added that removing MGNREGA would reduce job opportunities, concentrate implementation in the hands of a few contractors, and deprive rural communities of livelihood support. They warned that villagers could become 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 a minimum daily wage of Rs 400, ensuring dignity, fairness, and a secure future for rural workers.
Through this campaign, Tuensang DCC reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding rural workers’ rights and called on the government to reinstate MGNREGA without delay.
