‘Aravalli is the lifeline of Rajasthan’, former minister Ramlal Jat targeted the central government

Bhilwara District Congress Dehat President and former Revenue Minister of Rajasthan, Ramlal Jat has fiercely targeted the policies of the Central Government. Ramlal Jat said that the current decisions are a direct attack on democracy, the Constitution and the soul of the working class. He has described the working style of the Central Government as a symbol of dictatorial mentality.

He put the government in the dock regarding mining in the Aravalli ranges and Sariska region. He said that Aravali is the lifeline of Rajasthan, this mountain range maintains the balance of rainfall in the state. If it is destroyed then Rajasthan can turn into a desert. He said that such decisions are not only a compromise with the environment but are also fatal for humanity and indirectly benefit the enemies of the country.

Objection expressed on changing the name of MNREGA

In his address, Jat has expressed strong objection to the decision to change the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). He said that this is not just a change of name, but a conspiracy to weaken the rights of the rural poor and labourers.

The former minister said that earlier the action plan of MNREGA was made in the Gram Panchayats, which ensured employment and development as per the local needs, but now the Central Government has snatched this right from the Panchayats and imposed the schemes from above, which is against the democratic system.

Result of name change shown through street play

During the demonstration, Congress workers effectively presented the ill effects of changing the name of MNREGA and cutting rights through street drama. The atmosphere at the venue echoed with slogans like “Take back black laws”, “Restore NREGA”.

On this occasion, many senior Congress leaders and officials were present on the stage, including Akshay Tripathi, Kailash Vyas, Anil Dangi, Madhu Jaju, Hemendra Sharma, Rajendra Trivedi, Omprakash Naraniwal, Hagamilal Mewada and Gyanmel Khatik.

At the end of the program, the speakers in one voice demanded the central government to withdraw the anti-people decisions, restore MNREGA in its original form and give priority to environmental protection and warned that if the voice is not heard then the movement will be intensified.