Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA's rights-based framework
Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister of Rural Development, criticized the Union Government's new legislation replacing the MGNREGA, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025. He argued that the changes weaken the rights-based program by transforming it into a supply-driven arrangement and stripping citizens of their right to demand work. Kharge also expressed concern about the act's impact on fiscal federalism, arguing that it centralizes power and undermines local planning. He claimed the legislation fails to meaningfully strengthen the scheme for rural workers and called it a "token centrally sponsored scheme."
30 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the Punjab government's resolution opposing the Viksit Bharat G-RAM G Act, calling it undemocratic and contrary to the Constitution.
1 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Activists protested against the VB-G RAM G Act, arguing it removes their right to work and undermines public welfare schemes.
2 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge may visit Andhra Pradesh’s Bandlapalli ahead of Feb. 5 MGNREGA Andolan
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