Shimla, Jan. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Congress will launch a statewide protest on January 10 to oppose against the "dilution" of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Congress state chief Vinay Kumar held a meeting with district presidents, where the outline of the movement was discussed. "The Centre has distorted the MGNREGA in a completely wrong manner. Against this, the Congress will launch a movement across the state from January 10. This agitation will be taken to every district, block and down to the booth and panchayat level until the Centre corrects its decision."

Vinay said that on January 11 a one-day symbolic fast will be observed at prominent places and in front of the statues of national leaders in ...