Key Highlights
- Speaking to the media in Shivamogga on Saturday (January 10, 2026), Mr.
- Madhu Bangarappa took serious exception to the replacement of Mahatma Gandhi Nationak Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM) Act, 2025.
- The UPA government-under the leadership of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh introduced the scheme and named it after Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting the significance of his message for rural development.
- “However, now the Centre has removed his name.
- They defend their action claiming that Gandhi also revered Ram.
