MPCC Protests Renaming MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat Mission
Mizoram Congress strongly opposes BJP's proposal to rename MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G', alleging it erases Gandhi's legacy and shifts burden to states. Read the full story.
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Congress Protests Renaming of MGNREGA in Mandya
Congress activists in Mandya protest the Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA as 'G-RAM-G Act,' calling it an attack on Gandhi's legacy. State-wide agitation threatened.
Govt Proposes MGNREGA Rebrand as 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee'
A new bill proposes transforming MGNREGA into the 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission'. Discover the planned changes and their impact on rural employment in India.
Karnataka Congress Protests MGNREGA Renaming, Herald Case
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar led a major protest in Belagavi against the MGNREGA name change and the National Herald case. Read full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: A Threat to MGNREGA's Legacy
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.
Farm Labour Shortage & MGNREGA: What Data Reveals
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
VB-G RAM G Bill's 60-Day Farm Season Pause: Labour Shortage Debate
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
MLA Dhaliwal: VB-G RAM G Bill Threatens MGNREGA Spirit
Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal warns the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill cripples MGNREGA's 100-day guarantee and cooperative federalism. Read the full analysis.
Mann Criticises BJP's MGNREGA Rebrand, Focus on Wages
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
Congress Protests Renaming MGNREGA, Alleges BJP Erasing Gandhi
Telangana Congress leaders criticise Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Gandhi's legacy. Protests announced for Dec 17 & 28. Read more.
Congress Protests MGNREGA Bill, Rahul Gandhi Slams Govt
Congress staged protests against the MGNREGA bill, calling it 'anti-people'. Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of targeting the poor, while Shashi Tharoor used a Bollywood song to criticize the government. Read more.
Siddaramaiah criticises Centre's move to replace MGNREGA
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticises the central government's decision to replace the MGNREGA scheme with a new mission. Read the full story on the political clash over rural employment guarantees.
Kerala Opposes MGNREGA Changes, Fears Heavy Financial Burden
Kerala's Local Self-Govt Minister M B Rajesh alleges the Centre's MGNREGA amendments dismantle the job guarantee scheme, shifting a 40% cost burden to states. Kerala could lose Rs 1,600 crore annually. Read more.
Lok Sabha Chaos Over MGNREGA Changes, Viksit Bharat Bill
Winter Session sees uproar as Opposition targets MGNREGA overhaul & Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill. Priyanka Gandhi calls it an 'illusion', while ministers defend reforms. Key bills on FDI in insurance & colonial law repeal also tabled.
MGNREGA Move to Cost Kerala Rs 1,600 Crore Annually
Kerala Minister M B Rajesh claims the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA will cost the state Rs 1,600 crore yearly, alleging a decade-long effort to scuttle the scheme. Read the full story.
Tharoor's 3 Objections to G RAM G Bill Replacing MGNREGA
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor opposes the VB-G RAM G Bill, citing removal of Gandhi's name, funding shift to states, and executive overreach as key flaws. Read his full critique.
New 125-Day Rural Jobs Scheme: States Face Higher Cost Burden
The new VB G RAM G Bill proposes 125 days of rural work, replacing MGNREGA. Critics argue it shifts financial burden to states and alters the demand-driven guarantee. Details inside.
Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over MGNREGA, Gandhi Ideals
Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi's 'deep dislike' for Gandhian ideas & poor's rights, sparking Congress nationwide protest over MGNREGA changes. Read the full political row.
Opposition Slams Govt for Renaming MGNREGA, Dropping Gandhi's Name
Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lead opposition against renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it an assault on Gandhi's legacy. Read the latest political row.
Priyanka Gandhi: Renaming MGNREGA a Ploy to Scrap It
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses the government of trying to dismantle MGNREGA by renaming it to G RAM G. She warns the changes could collapse the rural jobs scheme. Read the full story.
Priyanka Gandhi: RAM G Bill weakens MGNREGA job guarantee
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes the RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA's 100-day employment right for the poor. She accuses the Modi government of being obsessed with renaming schemes.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA: A Critical Analysis
The VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 replaces MGNREGA, shifting financial burden to states and converting a rights-based law into a centrally controlled scheme. Analysis by CPI(M) leader John Brittas.
New Rural Job Scheme Shifts Fiscal Burden to States
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
UPA Also Debated Halting MGNREGA in Farm Season
Sharad Pawar in UPA-II sought a halt to NREGA works during peak farming, while Jairam Ramesh opposed. The NDA's current proposals echo past internal debates. Explore the full history.
TMC Protests Renaming MGNREGA, Calls It Insult to Gandhi
Trinamool Congress criticizes the Union government's proposed bill to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, terming it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. TMC leaders vow protests.
Congress, TMC oppose removal of Gandhi name from MGNREGA bill
Congress and TMC leaders strongly object to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the proposed MGNREGA replacement bill, calling it unacceptable. Get the latest political updates.
Vishwakarma, Ramayana to Replace MGNREGA: Opposition Protests
The Centre's proposal to replace MGNREGA with schemes named after Vishwakarma and Ramayana sparks Opposition outcry. Critics question the removal of Gandhi's name from the rural jobs guarantee.
New 125-Day Rural Job Law to Replace MGNREGA
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
Gehlot: MGNREGA Renaming Shows Govt's Petty Mindset
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns the NDA's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Read about the political backlash and civil society's concerns.
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