The Congress on Wednesday (January 23, 2026) said that opposition parties protested against the "bulldozed repeal" of MGNREGA in a dignified manner during President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, and asserted that all democratic means will be used to demand restoration of the UPA-era law.
VB-G RAM G Act changes are meant to prevent corruption during implementation, says Joshi
President Droupadi Murmu's reference to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act in her address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament sparked protests from opposition parties which raised slogans demanding a roll back of the law.
In her address, the President said the VB-G RAM G Act would provide guarantee for 125 days of work, and would also stop corruption and leakages. She also asserted that it would provide a new impetus to rural development.
While the President's mention of the VB-G RAM G Act was welcomed by treasury benches by thumping of desks, Opposition members raised slogans demanding roll back of the law.
