rural employment scheme
Congress Announces Nationwide Protests Against MGNREGA Renaming: Defending Gandhi's Legacy and Rural Employment Rights
Dec 17, 2025 02:08 am CST
The Indian National Congress has launched nationwide protests against the Central government's decision to rename MGNREGA, claiming it represents an attack on Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and rights-based welfare. Congress directed all state units to organize demonstrations featuring Gandhi's portraits on December 17, with additional events planned for their Foundation Day on December 28. Opposition leaders protest the new VB-G RAM-G Bill, which aims to replace the two-decade-old employment guarantee act while increasing work days from 100 to 125 per rural household.
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.
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.