BJP leader Arun Singh has dropped a political bombshell, branding MGNREGA under UPA as ‘the epitome of corruption.’ In a hard-hitting press conference, he laid bare the scheme’s dark underbelly, urging citizens to recall the era of unchecked looting.
Envisioned as an empowerment tool for rural laborers, MGNREGA instead fueled a corruption ecosystem, Singh alleged. He detailed pyramid-like frauds involving sarpanches, engineers, and ministers, with funds evaporating before reaching workers. Citing forensic audits, he claimed losses exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore cumulatively.
Singh lauded Modi’s tech-driven fixes: NFC-enabled payments, drone surveillance of works, and grievance redressal portals. ‘From 30% leakage to near-zero— that’s our commitment,’ he proclaimed. The opposition’s retorts of ‘achievement exaggeration’ haven’t deterred the momentum.
Analysts note this fits BJP’s broader strategy of contrasting ‘misrule’ with ‘good governance.’ With rural votes pivotal, such narratives could sway undecideds. Singh’s forthrightness has trended online, amplifying the message.
Ultimately, the saga of MGNREGA reflects India’s governance evolution—from vulnerability to resilience—setting the stage for electoral showdowns.