Sachin Pilot: Replacing MGNREGA a "Historic Mistake," Congress to Intensify Opposition

• Sachin Pilot termed the replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, a "historic mistake" and a "systematic attack" on rural livelihoods.
• He criticized the central government for repealing MGNREGA, a scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi, without consulting states or civil society.
• Pilot highlighted that the new bill centralizes power, shifting from a demand-driven scheme that empowered Gram Sabhas, and alters the funding ratio to 60:40, burdening states.
• Congress and the INDI Alliance are united in opposing the new law, with the Congress Working Committee meeting on December 27 to strategize further.
• Pilot also accused the BJP of "political vendetta" in the National Herald case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, citing a recent court order as vindication.

Why It Matters: Sachin Pilot slams MGNREGA replacement as a "historic mistake," Congress vows strong opposition.