The ongoing Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly is witnessing disruptions from the opposition parties, the Congress, and the Samajwadi Party. Despite being allies at the national level, the two parties are raising separate issues in the state. The Congress is criticizing the state government over alleged dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), while the SP is focusing on the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls.
On Tuesday, the Congress plans to protest outside the Assembly complex against the non-payment of wages to MGNREGA workers. Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai expressed concerns about the government’s treatment of the poor and its alleged attempts to undermine MGNREGA’s original purpose. The party is demanding justice for the marginalized sections affected by governmental actions.
The Samajwadi Party, on the other hand, is highlighting the misuse of Form 7 in the electoral review process. Accusations of deleting names of marginalized voters have led the party to prioritize electoral roll concerns over the MGNREGA issue. SP leaders have been vocal about the alleged misuse of Form 7 by BJP members, urging the Election Commission to address these irregularities promptly.
All India Congress Committee General Secretary Avinash Pandey emphasized the ongoing struggle to protect the rights of the poor under MGNREGA. He highlighted the need to ensure that marginalized communities receive their entitled benefits without any infringement. SP leaders, including Anil Pradhan and Sachin Yadav, have reiterated their party’s commitment to addressing electoral roll irregularities affecting the PDA community.
