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"Those who don't work, send time renaming others work," Congress protests
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At a press conference in Guwahati, All India Congress Committee (AICC) National Spokesperson Dr. Ragini Nayak criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the renaming of the MGNREGA scheme. She said that instead of claiming to work for "18 hours a day", if the Prime Minister had even wor
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Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Shahid Osman Hadi Hall
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dhaka University renamed the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall to Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi Hall, days after Hadi, convenor of Inqilab Moncho, a prominent student activist and a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming February 2026 national elections, died on December 18, 2025, in S
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VB-G-RAM-G Bill row: Congress to hold CWC meet, Sonia Gandhi says "bulldoz
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress targeted the BJP government for increasing the "burden" on states by introducing the 60:40 formula to share the cost of ensuring 125 days of work. They also said that the BJP has "disrespected" Mahatma Gandhi by renaming MGNREGA and raised questions about the manner in which the
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"Does opposition want to give money to poor or not?": BJP MP Nishikant Dub
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Reacting to the row over renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), he said that Mahatma Gandhi resides in everyone's hearts.
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"Opposition doing politics, names are changed from time to time as per nec
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the row over renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the opposition was doing politics on this, and
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"Descendants of Nathuram Godse": Congress MP Aujla slams VB G RAM-G bill,
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He argued that the legislation does not adequately serve the interests of labourers and questioned the decision to rename the MGNREGA Act. Aujla also alleged that the Centre has claimed lineage from Nathuram Godse.
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"Takes out the heart": Cong MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming MGNREGA
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed strong disapproval over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying the move "takes out the heart of the entire Mahatma Gandhi rural employment program."
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Trustees' Board renames John F Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Leavitt said that the renaming was to honour the work done by US President Donald Trump in its reconstruction, financially, and rebuilding its reputation.
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Hindi mixed with English to create rhyme, renaming of MGNREGA sounds "very
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Manoj Jha said that there is no objection to the name of Ram, but stressed that several people who used Ram's name have faced serious consequences for their actions. He said the focus should be on discussing real issues rather than symbolic changes.
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Centre doesn't want people to remember good work done by previous govts: S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed his discontent with the Central government over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. He said the current government doesn'
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"If you have guts, remove Mahatma Gandhi's photo from currency note": DK S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Asked about the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, DK Shivakumar told reporters on Wednesday, "They can't change the name. If you have guts, you remove Mahatma G
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"Revisionist govt wants to remove memory of father of nation": Karti Chida
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chidambaram said that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had been a crucial programme on which millions of people depended for their livelihood. He alleged that the government was attempting to erase the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi by renaming the scheme wit
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