Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of attempting to dismantle the MGNREGA by renaming it to G RAM G. She warned that proposed changes, including shifting financial burden to states and centralizing decision-making, could lead to the scheme's collapse and eventual scrapping, despite claims of expanding employment days.
In a recent statement, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that his party does not align with the Congress-led 'vote chori' initiative, asserting that the INDIA coalition remains uninvolved. He underscored the importance of each political faction crafting its own narrative while urging the Election Commission to maintain its autonomy and impartiality, highlighting concerns raised in Bihar.
The Centre is set to replace MGNREGA with the VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment and focusing on water security, rural infrastructure, and climate resilience. This revamped law aims to boost the rural economy, benefit farmers and labourers through increased income, predictable work, and digital formalisation, addressing past systemic failures.
Pakistan-based propaganda accounts have been spreading fake news, claiming destruction of India's Rafale jets and S-400 systems. The PIB Fact Check unit debunked these claims, highlighting a doctored AI-generated video of former Army Chief General VP Malik. The unit stressed that such content aims to mislead citizens and undermine national defence confidence.
Former Union minister Ashwani Kumar emphasized the Congress party's indispensable role in effective opposition, urging it to introspect and address its shortcomings rather than blaming rivals. He cautioned against viewing the current government in absolute negative terms. Kumar also expressed his continued respect for Sonia Gandhi and the Congress leadership despite his departure.
Rahul Gandhi urged an urgent debate on worsening air pollution, emphasizing it's a non-ideological issue for cooperation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju agreed, with the Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee to schedule the discussion. Delhi continues to face severe smog, with AQI reaching 'very poor' and 'severe' levels in some areas.
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