Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Renaming MGNREGA, Stalin Slams Centre

• Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution moved by CM MK Stalin opposing the Centre's proposed renaming of MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G-RAM-G).
• The resolution urged the Union government to retain Mahatma Gandhi’s name for the scheme and ensure adequate, continuous fund allocation based on actual demand, not arbitrary estimates.
• It criticized the proposed increase in state contribution to 40% under the renamed scheme, warning of significant strain on state finances and undermining rural livelihoods.
• Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticized Stalin, accusing the DMK government of politicizing Centre-State issues, failing election promises, and questioning the state's stand on various projects and schemes.
• The resolution's passage occurred amidst political chaos in the Assembly, including a walkout by Governor RN Ravi and accusations from both ruling and opposition parties regarding governance and scheme implementation.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes MGNREGA renaming and funding changes, sparking a political clash with the Centre.