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Rahul Gandhi Attacks Modi Over Village Demolition

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of destroying 20 years of MGNREGA progress in a single day during a village demolition in Delhi. He links the incident to the new criminal laws.

Punjab Special Session on MGNREGA Replacement

The Punjab government will hold a special assembly session to discuss replacing MGNREGA with the 'Vibrant Bharat - Gramin Rozgar' scheme. Get the latest details on the debate.

MGNREGA shrinks while free food grain scheme grows

Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.

Mamata renames Karmashree after Gandhi, hits out at PM

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.

VB-G RAM G Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA Amid Protests

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.

Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal

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.

Stalin Writes to Modi, Opposes VB-G RAM G Bill

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.

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA

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.

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill amid protests

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.

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