Bill to replace MGNREGA, House adjourned after ruckus

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the passage of the G RAM G Bill, following noisy protests by opposition members over its provisions. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025, which seeks to guarantee 125 days of […]

Opposition leaders staged a 12-hour overnight protest dharna in Parliament complex on Thursday night, while protesting against the passage of the VB-G RAM G bill that seeks to replace the MGNREGA rural employment programme.

New Delhi: Parliament on Friday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill, with Rajya Sabha approving

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day after the passage of the G RAM G bill amid opposition uproar over its provisions.

Opposition MPs protest overnight in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G bill, accusing the government of undermining democratic processes.

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, demanding its withdrawal and defending Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

Opposition parties flagged the lack of consultations before introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, asking the government to table evidence of discussions held with State governments before increasing their financial liability.

“This is not about changing names. This is about snatching the right to work, particularly for those belonging to weak, marginalized communities and of Dalit classes," Kharge said

G RAM G Bill: The announcement came after the Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which seeks to replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.

CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Centre's VB-G RAM G bill, pledging to rename Bengal's job scheme after Mahatma Gandhi.

The legislation seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a revamped framework, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment per year for rural households. The Opposition demanded greater scrutiny of the Bill, including its referral to a Joint Parliamentary Committee or the Standing Committee, but these calls were rejected.

The Bill guarantees 125 workdays, up from 100. Opposition MPs protested, tearing copies and alleging that it dismantles a vital welfare program.

Lok Sabha adjourned after passing the VB-G RAM G Bill amid opposition protests, with air pollution discussion scheduled later.

The government on Thursday introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill in the Rajya Sabha that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREG Act amid protests from non-NDA parties demanding parliamentary committee scrutiny.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) amid huge uproar from the Opposition MPs. India News | Lok Sabha Passes VB-G RAM-G Bill Amid Uproar; Shivraj Slams INDIA Bloc for Ruckus, Opposition Vows to Protest.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the Karmashree scheme of the state government will be named after Mahatma Gandhi as a response to the Centre's VB-G RAM-G Bill replacing MGNREGA. West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to Rename Karmashree Scheme After Mahatma Gandhi in Response to Centre’s VB-G RAM-G Bill Replacing MGNREGA.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the Karmashree scheme of the state government will be named after Mahatma Gandhi as a response to the Centre's VB-G RAM-G Bill replacing MGNREGA. West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to Rename Karmashree Scheme After Mahatma Gandhi in Response to Centre’s VB-G RAM-G Bill Replacing MGNREGA.

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