MGNREGA renaming row: New VB-G RAM G Bill sparks Opposition backlash; Kharge flags proposal part of 'BJP-RSS conspiracy' | India News - The Times of India
A political controversy has erupted after reports suggested that the central government is considering renaming the MGNREGA scheme after former Prime Minister V.B. Giri. Opposition leaders, led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, have strongly criticised the proposal, calling it an attempt to dilute the legacy of the rural employment programme. Kharge alleged that the move fits into a broader ideological agenda of the BJP and RSS to rebrand welfare schemes introduced by previous governments. MGNREGA, launched in 2005, is widely seen as a lifeline for rural households, guaranteeing employment and supporting village economies. Opposition parties argue that changing the scheme’s name could confuse beneficiaries and undermine its historical significance. The government, however, has not officially confirmed the renaming plan. As the debate intensifies, the issue has become another flashpoint in the ongoing political battle over welfare policies, governance narratives, and credit for social development initiatives in India.
The Key points
- MGNREGA renaming proposal sparks nationwide political debate
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge leads opposition criticism
- Kharge alleges ideological motives behind the name change
- Opposition claims scheme legacy is being deliberately weakened
- MGNREGA remains a key rural employment guarantee programme
- Welfare scheme naming seen as politically sensitive issue
- BJP yet to officially confirm renaming decision
- Critics fear confusion among rural beneficiaries
- Issue adds to BJP-Congress policy confrontation
- Welfare programme branding becomes central election narrative
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