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VB-G Ram G Bill 2025 Explained: Govt's New Rural Jobs Framework to Replace MGNREGA

In this special report, the focus is on the government's new legislative framework, the 'Vixit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajivika Mission Grameen Bill 2025' (VBG Ramji Bill), which seeks to replace the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposed bill aims to increase the guaranteed work entitlement from 100 to 125 days per financial year while introducing a 'normative allocation system' that caps expenditure. Unlike the demand-driven model of MGNREGA, the new framework involves cost-sharing between the Centre and states and permits a 'seasonal pause' in employment during peak agricultural periods. The speaker notes, 'This bill is a proposed statuette that seeks to replace Manreka with a reformed rural employment and development framework.' The report also highlights opposition concerns regarding the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the potential dilution of the rights-based guarantee.

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Mahayuti Sweeps BMC Polls: 'Big Brother' Decided By People Of Maharashtra

This news bulletin focuses on the landmark victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Following the results, a spokesperson noted, 'It's very clear now that in this alliance of Mahayuti, the big brother has been decided by the people of Maharashtra.' The victory marks the end of three decades of Thackeray family dominance over Asia's richest civic body. Reporting from the BJP headquarters at Nariman Point, Mumbai, the programme highlights the festive atmosphere as supporters prepare to welcome leaders. The transcript details the shift in power dynamics, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force within the alliance. Discussions also touch upon the upcoming appointment of the Mumbai Mayor, with party workers expressing confidence that the post will be held by the BJP. The report further contrasts the development agenda of the current administration against the criticisms of the Congress party, while awaiting official reactions from the central leadership.