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.
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VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 to Replace MGNREGA Passes Lok Sabha
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.
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.
Chouhan Slams Opposition 'Goondaraj' Over VB-G RAM G Bill
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.
Pak Kabaddi Player Disciplinary Action; Odisha MLAs Salary Hike Row
Top headlines for Dec 19: Pak kabaddi player faces action for alleged impersonation, Odisha BJP MLAs urge CM to review salary hike, and Railways adds 650 festive trains. Stay updated!
Mamata renames Bengal scheme after Gandhi, hits out at Centre
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.
VB-G RAM Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA Amid Protests
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.
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.
Priyanka Gandhi: Will finish off rural job scheme changes
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pledges strong opposition to government's MGNREGA bill, asserting unity among opposition parties. Read the latest political showdown.
Congress CWC Meeting Agenda: MGNREGA, Assembly Polls
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.
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.
Lok Sabha Passes G. Ram G Bill to Replace MGNREGA
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.
Lok Sabha Passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, Replaces MGNREGA
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.
Lok Sabha Passes G-RAM Bill to Replace MGNREGA
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.
Stalin: BJP's 125-Day Work Claim Under VBGRAMG a Deception
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.
Andhra MP: State's Revenue Deficit Hampers New MGNREGA Plan
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 Announce Protests Against MGNREGA End
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.
Stalin, EPS Clash Over MGNREGA Renaming to VB-GRAM-G
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 Protests MGNREGA Renaming, Targets BJP
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.
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.
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.
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