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MGNREGS workers to strike against scheme discontinuation

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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MGNREGA workers, supported by organizations like NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha, are planning an all-India strike on May 15. This action is in response to a Union Government notification stating that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will be repealed on July 1, 2026.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will stand repealed on July 1, as per a notification issued by the Union Government on Monday (May 11, 2026).
  • MGNREGA workers, supported by groups like NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha, are planning an all-India strike on May 15.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The article emphasizes the crucial role of MGNREGA as a lifeline for rural workers and highlights the concerns of workers' groups regarding its discontinuation and alleged undermining.

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