Congress Party Says Rural Work Program is Failing

May 9, 2026, 20:30
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Mallikarjun Kharge is the leader of the Congress party. He says the government is hurting the rural work program.

Main Body

Fewer people have jobs now. Many families do not get 100 days of work. About 67 lakh workers lost their jobs. Families have less money. Each family lost about 1,221 rupees. The government is slow to help and does not give enough money to the states. Kharge says the government helps rich people. The government does not help poor people in the villages.

Conclusion

The Congress party says the government is taking away rights from poor workers.

Learning

💡 The 'Opposite' Pattern

In this text, we see a clear battle between two groups. This is a great way to learn how to describe Who does What.

The Contrast:

  • Rich people →\rightarrow Government helps them ✓\checkmark
  • Poor people →\rightarrow Government does not help them ×\times

🛠️ Simple Word Shifts

Look at how the text changes a feeling by adding or removing one small word:

  1. Positive: "The government helps..."
  2. Negative: "The government does not help..."

Rule for A2: To make a sentence 'no' or 'negative' in the present, just put does not (or do not) before the action word.

  • Example: I have money →\rightarrow I do not have money.

📉 Vocabulary for 'Less'

When things go down, we use these words from the story:

  • Fewer (for people/jobs)
  • Less (for money/time)
  • Lost (when something is gone)

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The government will announce new rules tomorrow.
leader
A person who leads or directs a group.
Example:She is the leader of the school club.
rich
Having a lot of money or wealth.
Example:He is a rich businessman.
poor
Having little money or resources.
Example:The poor need help from charities.
village
A small group of houses in a rural area.
Example:They live in a quiet village by the river.
rights
The legal or moral permissions people have.
Example:Everyone has the right to vote.
workers
People who do paid jobs.
Example:The workers finished the project on time.
hurting
Causing pain or damage.
Example:The policy is hurting many families.
taking
Removing or getting something from someone.
Example:The government is taking away jobs.
slow
Not fast; taking a long time.
Example:The process is slow and needs improvement.