The Lok Sabha passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. The BJP sees it as a strike against UPA legacy, while Congress plans nationwide protests ahead of state elections. Read the full analysis.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces renaming of state's Karmashree scheme after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre for removing Gandhi's name from MGNREGA. She vows to continue providing jobs despite fund blocks.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Congress announces CWC meeting on December 27 to strategize nationwide protests against the Viksit Bharat Bill, alleging BJP aims to dismantle its rural employment legacy. Details inside.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha condemns the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill replacing MGNREGA, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. It urges nationwide protests on December 19. Read more.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge warns the government against ending MGNREGA, saying it will provoke public outrage. He defends the scheme as a vital right for the poor. Read more.
Congress to hold special CWC session on Dec 27 to discuss MGNREGA 'dilution' and plan nationwide protests. MP Saptagiri Ulaka accuses BJP of avoiding his committee. Opposition march held in Parliament.
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends changes, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
The Lok Sabha passed the landmark VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after a marathon debate, paving the way to replace the MGNREGA scheme. The Rajya Sabha is set to take up the debate next. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to halt the VB-G RAM G bill, warning it threatens MGNREGA's 30 crore person-days of work in TN and jeopardizes federalism. Read his detailed concerns.
Students in Silchar launch a massive signature campaign demanding a flyover. They aim to collect 6000 signatures to submit to the CM's office, citing critical infrastructure needs.
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Opposition's conduct during the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, questioning their objection to the MGNREGA name change. Read the full story.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Karmashree scheme will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA. She highlights Bengal's 95 social security schemes.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA, after a heated debate and opposition protests. Read the full details here.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The bill increases guaranteed work days but changes the funding pattern, sparking opposition protests.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pledges strong opposition to government's MGNREGA bill, asserting unity among opposition parties. Read the latest political showdown.
ICICI Bank faces a GST demand of Rs 238 crore from tax authorities for FY 2018-19. The bank plans to appeal the order. Get the full details here.
The Congress Working Committee will meet on December 27 to discuss a new law to replace MGNREGA and strategy for upcoming Assembly elections. This is the first CWC meet post the Bihar polls.
The Lok Sabha passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA with a new 125-day rural job guarantee scheme. The move sparked opposition protests. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha passes the G. Ram G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA. The move sparks major opposition protests. Learn about the key changes and political fallout.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill, replacing MGNREGA, amid opposition protests. The new law guarantees 125 days of rural employment. Read the full debate and implications.
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes BJP's VBGRAMG scheme, calling its 125-day work guarantee a 'deceptive ploy'. He warns of financial strain on states and accuses AIADMK's Palaniswami of treason for supporting it.
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlights Andhra's funding challenge for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, citing post-bifurcation deficit. He offers 5 key reforms.
Civil society groups, including MGNREGA's founding members, announce nationwide protests against the bill to end the rural job guarantee scheme, calling it a betrayal of national consensus.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami spar over the Centre's move to rename MGNREGA. Stalin accuses EPS of siding with BJP, while EPS defends his stance. Read the full political showdown.
Congress leaders in Karnataka protest the Union govt's plan to replace MGNREGA, accusing BJP of renaming schemes and indulging in hate politics. Details inside.