Watch: Opposition protests as VB‑G RAM G Bill introduced to replace MGNREGA

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace MGNREGA with a modernised rural employment framework guaranteeing 125 days of work. The move sparked strong opposition from Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK, and RSP MPs, who objected to replacing MGNREGA and removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name, staging protests at Parliament. As the debate intensifies, opposition leaders demand the bill be referred to a parliamentary panel.