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Kerala Minister Criticizes New MNREGS Replacement Bill

41 UPDATES · 19 DAYS · 15 DEC 2025 — 2 JAN 2026

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What this timeline covers

This event covers the opposition's criticism of the new rural employment law, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the shift of rural welfare responsibilities to states. It excludes other actions or statements by the Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M), or any other political entities unless they directly relate to the specific criticisms and developments of the new rural employment law.

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16Dec

The Hindu

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Modi government's proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) Bill, arguing it weakens the original MGNREGA.

The Hindu

Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Governments criticizes a new Union government bill replacing MNREGS, arguing it burdens the state and undermines the right to work.

The Hindu

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a Congress leader, protested the Centre's proposed Bill to replace MGNREGA, arguing it weakens the legal right to employment.

The Hindu

Saatheesan flays move to rename MGNREGS

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi oppose a bill restructuring the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, claiming it undermines the program.

The Hindu

Government tables Bill to replace MGNREGA amid protests

22Dec

The Hindu

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 for undermining the rights-based framework of the MGNREGA.

The Hindu

Telangana's Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya organized protests against the VB-G RAM G Bill, arguing it would undermine the MGNREGA.

The Hindu

CPI urges Naidu to press Centre for changes in VB–G RAM G Act

The Hindu

Opposition leaders protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the MGNREGA, as the VB-G RAM G Bill replaced the scheme and was signed by President Droupadi Murmu.

BBC

The Indian government revised the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) to MGNREGA, increasing guaranteed workdays and raising concerns about its impact on rural livelihoods.

27Dec

The Hindu

Congress leaders convened to strategize a response to the government's replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized the VB-G RAM G Act, comparing it to demonetisation and accusing the government of destroying the MGNREGA without proper consultation.

The Hindu

Revanth Reddy advocated for continued opposition to the BJP-led government's perceived MGNREGA dilution, emphasizing its importance to Telugu people and Telangana.

The Hindu

Following a CWC meeting, the Congress leadership postponed cabinet reshuffles and leadership changes, and plans for protests against the new VB-G Ram G law are underway.

The Hindu

Union Minister Chouhan defends the new "Viksit Bharat G-Ram-G Act" as a politically motivated attack, highlighting employment benefits and increased transparency.

Story concluded