Mahatma Gandhi
P Chidambaram Calls MGNREGA Renaming "Second Assassination of Gandhi": Analysis of Rural Employment Bill Changes
Dec 17, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram criticizes the government's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA), calling it an attempt to erase Gandhi's legacy. The new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill not only changes the name but also fundamentally alters the program's structure, raising concerns about its impact on rural livelihood security and accessibility for India's poor.
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Congress in Parliament While Rahul Gandhi Attends Event in Germany
Dec 17, 2025 12:51 pm CST
During Rahul Gandhi's absence at an overseas event in Germany, first-time MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has emerged as a formidable leader in the Lok Sabha, spearheading Congress opposition against the G Ram G Bill that aims to replace MGNREGA. Her powerful speeches and strategic protests both inside and outside Parliament have established her as a prominent Congress figure despite being an MP for just one year.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government's G RAM G Bill as Direct Attack on Mahatma Gandhi's Legacy and Rural Poor
Dec 16, 2025 07:41 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the BJP government's new G RAM G bill, calling it an attack on Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and the rights of rural poor. The proposed legislation aims to replace the MGNREGA scheme by shifting 40% of funding responsibility to states and centralizing decision-making power. Opposition leaders have united against the bill, particularly objecting to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden it places on state governments.
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Opposition Against New Bill Replacing MGNREGA: Claims It Weakens Rural Employment Rights
Dec 16, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly opposed the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, which aims to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme. Gandhi argues the proposed legislation weakens rural employment guarantees, reduces funding to states, and diminishes the role of Gram Sabhas, calling for its withdrawal amid growing opposition concerns about changes to this vital rural economic support system.
Shashi Tharoor Condemns Replacing Gandhi's Name in Rural Employment Scheme: MGNREGA vs G RAM G Controversy
Dec 16, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP government's decision to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (G RAM G). The new scheme offers 25 additional work days but shifts 40% of funding responsibility to states, sparking opposition from Congress and even BJP allies. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded the bill's withdrawal, questioning the necessity of renaming established programs and their financial implications.
Controversy Erupts as MNREGA Renamed to G-RAM-G: Congress Leaders Protest Removal of Mahatma Gandhi's Name
Dec 15, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor calls the renaming of MNREGA to Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) "unfortunate" as opposition parties strongly protest the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the flagship rural employment scheme. The controversial bill proposes a new cost-sharing structure between the Centre and states while sparking political confrontation in parliament.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Unveils World's Second Largest Khadi National Flag in Historic Belagavi Ceremony
Dec 10, 2025 12:41 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at Belagavi's Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, emphasizing its importance as a symbol of national pride and unity. The historic event honored India's freedom struggle legacy while promoting constitutional values of fraternity and secularism among citizens, especially youth.
Congress President Defends Historic Decision on Vande Mataram Against BJP's Criticism of Nehru
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the historical decision to adopt the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as India's national song, emphasizing it was a collective choice made by freedom movement leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Kharge criticized BJP leadership for specifically targeting Jawaharlal Nehru in what he describes as an attempt to rewrite history and question Congress's patriotic credentials.
Russian President Putin Honors Gandhi's Legacy During India-Russia Summit Visit: What He Wrote at Rajghat
Dec 05, 2025 03:46 pm CST
During his diplomatic visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, writing a tribute that acknowledged Gandhi's contributions to peace, non-violence, and the vision of a fair multipolar world order. The visit highlights ongoing strategic cooperation between India and Russia amid complex global dynamics.
PM Modi Emphasizes Constitutional Duties on Constitution Day: A Call to Honor First-Time Voters
Nov 26, 2025 12:15 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Constitution Day by urging citizens to fulfill their Constitutional obligations as foundational elements of democracy. In his letter, he emphasized voting rights, suggested honoring first-time voters, and referenced Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy connecting duties to rights. PM Modi stressed that fulfilling civic responsibilities is essential for India's progress toward becoming a developed nation.