Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Thursday, December 18, 2025, accusing them of creating a state of 'Goondaraj' (rule of hooligans) during the parliamentary proceedings for the passage of a key legislation.
Parliamentary Proceedings Marred by Disruption
The controversy erupted during the discussion and passage of the bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the VB-G RAM G Bill. According to reports from the Parliament session, the Opposition parties created significant uproar and disruption, leading to heated exchanges.
Chouhan, a seasoned parliamentarian, strongly criticized this behavior. He lambasted the conduct of the Opposition members, stating that their actions were unbecoming of the dignity of the House. His use of the term 'Goondaraj' underscored his view that the protests had crossed the line of democratic dissent into outright obstruction and chaos.
Questioning the Opposition's Stance
Beyond condemning the behavior, Chouhan also put forth a pointed question to the protesting members. He questioned the rationale behind the Opposition's resistance to the change in the name of the MGNREGA Act itself.
The proposed renaming to VB-G RAM G Bill is part of the government's initiative. Chouhan's query aimed to challenge the substantive grounds of the protest, suggesting that the opposition was opposing for the sake of it, rather than engaging in a debate on the policy's merits.
Political Repercussions and Reactions
The incident has further intensified the already strained relations between the ruling dispensation and the Opposition in the current Parliament session. Accusations of undermining parliamentary decorum are likely to fuel more political sparring in the coming days.
Chouhan's strong remarks reflect the BJP's strategy to portray the Opposition as disruptive and anti-development. This narrative is expected to be highlighted in the political discourse surrounding the government's legislative agenda. The passage of the bill, amidst the protests, marks a significant moment in the ongoing political tussle between the two sides.
As of now, the renamed VB-G RAM G Bill has been passed by Parliament. The events of December 18th, 2025, highlighted by Shivraj Singh Chouhan's forceful critique, add another chapter to the history of heated parliamentary debates in Indian democracy.
