Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25pm on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Politics
A political battle erupted over the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (G RAM G) Bill, 2025, replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre, calling it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, alleging PM Modi harbors hatred for Gandhi's ideas and poor people's rights. Two major contentions emerged: the 60:40 Centre-state funding split versus MGNREGA's full central funding, and a 60-day work pause during agricultural seasons. BJP defended the changes as necessary modernization, increasing guaranteed work from 100 to 125 days, incorporating AI fraud detection and GPS monitoring. Congress promised nationwide protests with Gandhi's portraits, while BJP called allegations "misleading," positioning the bill as aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
