Chidambaram Slams Govt Over Hindi Welfare Bill Name: Non-Hindi Speakers Can't Pronounce

• Opposition leaders criticize the government's proposed new bill to replace MGNREGA, citing Hindi imposition and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name.
• P. Chidambaram stated that Hindi titles in English script are an affront to non-Hindi speakers and a departure from parliamentary convention.
• Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin called the new name an "imposed northern language name" and criticized reduced funding for states like TN.
• The new "Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025" may increase work days but dilute the "right to work."

Why It Matters: New Hindi-named welfare bill sparks language row, threatening aid and non-Hindi speaking rights.