Priyanka Gandhi leads protest as Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Bill 2025 replaces MGNREGA

• The 'Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Bill, 2025' was introduced in Lok Sabha amidst strong opposition.
• This bill is intended to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
• Opposition parties, including Priyanka Gandhi, protested the bill, citing the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and concerns about weakening employment rights.
• Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the bill, stating it offers 125 days of employment guarantee and significant funding.
• Opponents demanded the bill be withdrawn or sent to a parliamentary committee for review.

Why It Matters: New bill replacing MGNREGA sparks political debate, impacting rural employment rights.