The Congress Working Committee (CWC) unanimously condemned the Union government's actions to weaken the MGNREGA, labeling them 'anti-federal and anti-national.' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the move alters the program's name and structure. The CWC meeting, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by senior leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, also focused on election preparations, preventing vote theft, and addressing national challenges.