Congress continues ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’

Srinagar, Feb 4: Police foiled the Congress’ march at Ramban as the party continues its nation-wide “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” in all districts of J&K.

The district-level “MGNREGA Bachao” dharna and march was held in Ramban by the Indian National Congress, however, the protesters were stopped by the Police and were not allowed to proceed towards the  Deputy Commissioner’s office, as per a press release.

The protest was organised under the leadership of the District Congress Committee Ramban. Former National President of NSUI Firoz Khan, along with other senior party leaders, workers, and representatives from various Congress blocks of the district, participated in the  peaceful protest. The protesters raised slogans in support of MGNREGA and accused the administration of ignoring issues related to workers and rural employment. Similarly, the District Congress Committee organised the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram and Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq campaigns with the objective of highlighting issues related to people’s rights and strengthening grassroots democracy.