Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a nationwide protest and campaign to demand the repeal of the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, which replaces the MGNREGA. Kharge described MGNREGA as a constitutional right to work and an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, criticizing the government for repealing it without consultation. He drew parallels to the repealed farm laws and amendments to land acquisition laws, urging a nationwide movement to protect rural employment and timely payments.