The Congress accused the Modi government of dismantling MGNREGA, calling it a deliberate conspiracy to end the poor’s employment guarantee. Jairam Ramesh alleged that the new VB‑G RAM G Act has failed to deliver promised work, citing Ballia district figures.
The Centre notified rules under the VB-G RAM G Act, outlining the transition from MGNREGS, wage and unemployment allowance payments through DBT, and expenditure norms. The new rural employment framework officially replaces MGNREGS from July 1 across the country
The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy
The Telangana Cabinet Sub‑Committee has recommended consultations with Karnataka and Kerala to explore a joint legal and political strategy against the Centre’s proposed legislation replacing MGNREGA.
The Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee has raised strong objections to the proposed VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, warning that it could undermine rural protections and increase financial burdens on States.
The Centre announced that the VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA nationwide from July 1. Existing job cards and ongoing works will continue seamlessly. The government said the new law aims to strengthen rural employment, infrastructure development and village self-reliance through gram panchayats
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have opposed the new VB-G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens the right to work under MGNREGA, shifts financial burden to states and undermines wages, local bodies and rural livelihoods
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
