Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (March 28) took a dig on the Narendra Modi authorities on the Centre after it notified the revised MGNREGS wages for 2024-25, claiming that the every day wages in all states are properly beneath the Rs 400 a day promised by the Opposition beneath its ‘Shramik NYAY’ ensures. This comes after the Centre reportedly notified the revised wages beneath the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Rahul Gandhi reacts
Taking a dig on the Centre, Rahul Gandhi posted on X, “Congratulations to MNREGA workers! The Prime Minister has increased your salary by Rs 7”.
“Now he might ask you, ‘What will you do with such a huge amount of money?’ And by spending Rs 700 crore, they could also start a ‘Thank you Modi’ campaign in your name,” he mentioned.
He additionally mentioned that the Opposition authorities, if shaped after the Lok Sabha polls, will enhance the wages of labourers to Rs 400 per day on the very first day.
“Those who’re indignant with this immense generosity of Modi ji, ought to keep in mind — the INDIA authorities goes to extend the wages of each labourer to Rs 400 per day on the primary day,” Rahul Gandhi mentioned.
Jairam Ramesh slams Centre
Congress basic secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned that the MGNREGA wages are revised yearly with impact from April 1.
“For 2024/25, the Modi government has just announced revised MGNREGA wages. Leaving aside the issue of whether this violates the spirit of the Model Code of Conduct in view of the forthcoming elections, the announced daily wage rates in ALL states are well below the Rs 400 a day, which is part of the ‘Shramik NYAY’ guarantees of the Indian National Congress,” he mentioned.
Congress’ ‘Shramik NYAY’ announcement ensures a nationwide minimal wage of Rs 400 per day to place an finish to wage stagnation.
As a part of the “Shramik NYAY” ensures, the Congress has additionally promised a complete evaluate of the Modi authorities’s labour codes and appropriate amendments to strengthen labour rights.
(With PTI inputs)
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