Parliament Passes 'Viksit Bharat-G Ram Ji Bill' Amidst Opposition Walkout

• Parliament approved the 'Viksit Bharat-G Ram Ji Bill, 2025' despite opposition protests, replacing MGNREGA.
• Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated the bill aims to implement Mahatma Gandhi's ideals for developed villages.
• Chouhan accused Congress of politicizing Gandhi's name and mismanaging MGNREGA, citing corruption and poor implementation.
• He highlighted the Modi government's improved MGNREGA performance, increased budget, and women's participation.
• The new bill focuses on transparency, employment, and holistic village development with a 60:40 center-state funding ratio.

Why It Matters: New 'Viksit Bharat-G Ram Ji Bill' replaces MGNREGA, sparking political debate over Gandhi's legacy.