**Congress Leaders Strategize Against G RAM G Law in CWC Meeting**
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened on Saturday, bringing together prominent figures including the Gandhis, Shashi Tharoor, chief ministers from Congress-ruled states, and other senior leaders. This meeting marked a crucial moment for the party as they outlined their electoral strategy for the upcoming year and discussed their response to the recently enacted G RAM G law, which has replaced the UPA-era MGNREGA rural job guarantee legislation.
Sources indicate that the CWC’s agenda primarily focused on rallying public support against the G RAM G law, which Congress has labeled as “anti-people.” The party aims to take its campaign to grassroots levels, especially following the disappointment of the Bihar election results. The recent renaming of MGNREGA during the winter session of Parliament has further fueled Congress’s anger, as they perceive it as a direct attack on the legacy of the UPA government.
During the meeting, Congress is expected to finalize a nationwide plan for protests against the G RAM G law. However, historical patterns suggest that the party has struggled to maintain momentum on various issues, including GST reforms and the Rafale deal.
The G RAM G law, which increases the guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 annually for rural households, has raised concerns regarding its funding. Unlike MGNREGA, where the central government covered the entire wage bill, the new law requires states to share the financial burden, complicating its implementation.
Additionally, the CWC is likely to address the ongoing National Herald case, where Sonia and Rahul Gandhi face allegations of money laundering. A trial court recently declined to acknowledge the Enforcement Directorate’s complaint against them, prompting the agency to seek intervention from the Delhi High Court, which has since issued a notice to the Congress leaders.
Another significant topic on the agenda is the government’s controversial move to redefine the Aravalli range, which has sparked widespread protests from climate activists in the capital.
In summary, the CWC meeting serves as a pivotal moment for Congress as they strategize to counter the G RAM G law and address pressing legal challenges, all while aiming to reconnect with the electorate ahead of the upcoming elections.
**FAQ**
**What is the G RAM G law?**
The G RAM G law is a new rural job guarantee legislation that increases the number of guaranteed workdays for rural households from 100 to 125 days annually, but shifts the financial responsibility for wages from the central government to the states.
