Congress Slams Dilution of Grievance Rules Under MGNREGS

The Congress party has strongly criticized the government for allegedly diluting grievance redressal rules under the rural jobs scheme. Senior leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that dropping key accountability provisions transforms a rights-based law into a mere administrative program. The opposition warns this move severely undermines the core welfare guarantees provided to rural workers. This criticism highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding the implementation and management of national employment programs.