CPI launches nationwide campaign (6‑15 Aug 2026) on unemployment, inflation, rural distress, federalism, education & electoral reforms

Key Insight

CPI’s August campaign flags federal‑state clash over new rural‑employment law

Key Facts

1. CPI अभियान 6 Aug से 15 Aug 2026 तक चलता है, जिसमें छह मुद्दे शामिल हैं।
2. महासचिव D. Raja ने बढ़ती महंगाई, घटती क्रय शक्ति और युवा बेरोजगारी को उजागर किया।
3. VB‑G RAM G Act MGNREGA को बदलता है और 1 Jul 2026 को लागू हुआ।
4. यह अधिनियम ग्रामीण रोजगार की वित्तीय जिम्मेदारी को राज्यों पर स्थानांतरित करता है।
5. CPI जम्मू & कश्मीर, पुदुचेरी और दिल्ली की पूर्ण राज्यता की मांग करता है।
6. CPI यूनिफॉर्म सिविल कोड का विरोध करता है, यह कहते हुए कि राष्ट्रीय सहमति नहीं है।

Background

The new VB‑G RAM G Act is a central legislation that changes the fiscal balance between Union and states, a core issue in Indian federalism. Replacing MGNREGA, it raises questions about rural employment guarantees, state fiscal capacity and the constitutional division of powers, all of which are covered in the UPSC syllabus under Polity and Economy.

UPSC Syllabus

• GS2 — Government policies and interventions for development
• Essay — Democracy, Governance and Public Administration
• Prelims_GS — National Current Affairs
• Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
• GS3 — Indian Economy - Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
• Prelims_GS — Demographics and Social Sector
• Essay — Youth, Health and Welfare
• Prelims_GS — Modern India and Freedom Struggle
• GS1 — Political philosophies and their effects on society
• GS2 — Functions and responsibilities of Union and States

Mains Angle

GS‑2 (Polity) – Analyse how the VB‑G RAM G Act affects centre‑state fiscal relations and federalism. GS‑3 (Economy) – Assess its impact on rural employment and poverty alleviation.