Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor
Congress has announced a nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ from January 10 to February 25, demanding withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based employment guarantee, alleging centralisation and federal violations
Opposition MPs staged a protest inside Parliament against the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, accusing the government of erasing Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and undermining democratic values, as senior leaders including Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration
India’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low of 4.7 per cent in November 2025, driven by stronger rural employment and rising female participation, signalling improving labour market conditions despite urban joblessness remaining higher
Opposition MPs staged a protest in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, accusing the Centre of insulting Mahatma Gandhi by replacing MGNREGA. The government defended the move, saying the new law strengthens rural employment and infrastructure
The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment per household. Opposition protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name, while the government cited modernization and infrastructure development goals
The Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law guaranteeing 125 workdays has triggered sharp opposition criticism, with leaders questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and warning of weakened worker protections
Since last seven months, the State government had failed to arrange funds for establishing streetlights in GHMC limits and elsewhere. The revenue generated through sale of beer and brandy was being diverted and this reflected the financial situation of the State government, which was keen on securing more loans, he said.
It might be noted that Srinivasa Rao was recently transferred to Narayanpet district in the wake of allegations of irregularities in TNGO's Housing Society, Khammam. But he refused to receive the relieving orders issued
