3. Opposition Tears VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha as It Passes Amid Protests
The Lok Sabha witnessed dramatic scenes today as the contentious VB-G RAM G Bill intended to reform rural employment policy by replacing the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed amidst vehement opposition protests. As soon as the Speaker declared the Bill’s passage, members of the opposition tore copies of the legislation in the chamber, signalling deep political dissent over the proposed overhaul of long-standing welfare guarantees.
Government leaders argued the reform bill aims to modernise rural employment schemes, provide more flexibility, and tie job creation more directly to emerging economic opportunities. They insisted the new framework would empower rural workers and enhance employability. However, members of opposition parties criticised the bill as an erosion of guaranteed rights, arguing that replacing a law that ensured 100 days of employment could leave vulnerable communities without reliable support.
Parliamentary sources indicate the debate could continue in the Rajya Sabha, where the Bill might face further scrutiny. Political analysts say the episode reflects growing polarisation over welfare policy reform and highlights the tension between long-established entitlements and newer economic policy directions.
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