Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghal expressed his backing for renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) VB G RAM G. He emphasized that this decision was made based on feedback from the grassroots level. The Minister also discussed various topics, including the proposal to keep courts open 24×7 and the Congress party’s objections to VB G RAM G.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant recently announced that courts will be accessible round the clock. Arjun Ram Meghwal commended this move, stating that it signifies a positive step towards improving citizens’ lives and advancing the nation’s development under Viksit Bharat. He highlighted the importance of all three pillars of democracy fulfilling their duties sensitively.
Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the Congress party’s opposition to the new VB G Ram G legislation, questioning whether they had gathered feedback from the grassroots like the government did for amending MGNREGA. He mentioned receiving feedback from his constituency, particularly on challenges faced by farmers during peak agricultural seasons. The Minister emphasized that the G Ram G Bill aims to address such issues and enhance rural infrastructure.
Regarding the objections to the name change, Arjun Ram Meghwal explained that renaming schemes based on evolving circumstances is not uncommon, citing historical renaming instances. He outlined the benefits of the G Ram G legislation, including improved rural infrastructure, extended employment guarantees, and enhanced provisions for the unemployed. The Minister urged for a positive reception of the decision, emphasizing the long-term improvements it can bring.
Arjun Ram Meghwal responded to Congress’s planned protests against the legislation, expressing difficulty in understanding their stance given the feedback-driven amendments made for the public good. He also addressed concerns about the Waqf amendment bill, clarifying that once passed by Parliament, it becomes legally binding on states. The Minister criticized Rahul Gandhi for criticizing India on foreign soil, stating that such actions do not befit the Leader of Opposition.
