MGNREGA Replacement: Congress Jabs PM Modi over VB-GRAM G 2025

Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed replacement of MGNREGA, calling it a case of “acute acronym-itis” while mocking the VB-GRAM G bill. The opposition questioned potential effects on rural employment and welfare, demanding clarity on funding, safeguards and oversight. Government allies defended the overhaul as modernization aimed at efficiency and outcomes, setting a Parliament showdown in 2025.