Priyanka Gandhi Slams New Rural Jobs Bill, Demands MGNREGA Review

• Priyanka Gandhi expressed extreme concern over the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace MGNREGA.
• She stated no bill should be passed due to "someone's obsession and prejudice" and demanded it be sent to a Standing Committee or withdrawn.
• The Wayanad MP highlighted that MGNREGA, associated with Mahatma Gandhi, provides demand-based work and empowers Gram Sabhas, unlike the new bill.
• The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 guarantees 125 days of employment, up from MGNREGA's 100 days, and aims to align with Viksit Bharat 2047.
• Gandhi criticized the new bill for weakening the right to employment and Gram Sabhas' role by allowing the Centre to pre-decide fund allocation.

Why It Matters: Priyanka Gandhi strongly opposes the new rural jobs bill, arguing it weakens MGNREGA's core principles and rights.