BJP is pushing country towards its end by removing Gandhiji’s name from MGNREGA: Mamata on VB-G RAM G Bill
Removal of Gandhi's name from MGNREGA sparks nationwide protests and concerns about erasing history.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the VB-G RAM G Bill, arguing that removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment guarantee scheme is pushing the country towards its "end." The bill, which replaced the MGNREGA, was passed by Parliament and signed by President Droupadi Murmu. The change has been met with protests across the nation, including a walkout in Parliament by opposition leaders.
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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