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Centre's New 'VB-G RAM G' Bill to Repeal MGNREGA: Shehzad Poonawalla Defends 125-Day Plan Amid Opposition Fury

December 17, 2025

The debate surrounding the new 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)' or VB-G RAM G Bill has intensified, with BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla defending the increase of guaranteed workdays to 125, while Congress's Ajoy Kumar criticizes the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the new funding structure. Amidst this, Delhi's pollution crisis has sparked political tensions, with Environment Minister Sirsa blaming the AAP and Congress for the situation and announcing strict measures to combat pollution.

Centre's New 'VB-G RAM G' Bill to Repeal MGNREGA: Shehzad Poonawalla Defends 125-Day Plan Amid Opposition Fury

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Key Highlights

VB-G RAM G Bill proposes 125 guaranteed workdays.
The bill removes Mahatma Gandhi's name from the program.
A new 60:40 funding split increases financial burden on states.
Delhi's Environment Minister Sirsa blames AAP and Congress for pollution crisis.
Strict measures announced in Delhi include work-from-home mandates and construction bans.

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Centre's New 'VB-G RAM G' Bill to Repeal MGNREGA: Shehzad Poonawalla Defends 125-Day Plan Amid Opposition Fury

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