Supreme Court's Verdict on MGNREGA: A Victory for Bengal

The Supreme Court has upheld a Calcutta High Court decision to resume the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal from August 1, 2025. This is seen as a victory for the Trinamool Congress against BJP, who has been accused of depriving Bengal of its dues. Abhishek Banerjee celebrated the verdict.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to implement the MGNREGA scheme prospectively in West Bengal. The ruling, effective from August 1, 2025, marks a significant legal victory for Trinamool Congress against BJP's alleged economic sanctions.

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress national general secretary, hailed the decision as a blow to the BJP, which he accused of exploiting Bengal. Banerjee highlighted the Supreme Court ruling as a democratic win against perceived coercion by the central government.

The Court refused to entertain the Centre's appeal against the High Court's June 18 order. Justice Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized monitoring the scheme to prevent irregularities, reinforcing Bengal's stance in its struggle for rightful economic privileges.

(With inputs from agencies.)