'Cong used Gandhi's name in MGNREGA for political gain'

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday alleged that the Opposition Congress used Mahatma Gandhi’s name in the MGNREGA for political gains rather than to realise his vision of rural self-employment.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The CM's statement came ahead of the Congress’s proposed nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’, a 45-day agitational plan beginning January 10.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters here, Majhi said the Narendra Modi government has enacted the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 with the objective of building a developed India by 2047. “The name of the Act itself reflects the goal of a developed India. Our aim is to actually fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's vision of rural self-employment, not merely use his name for political benefit,” the chief minister said.