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Summary:

The article reports on Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Y.S. Sharmila’s strong criticism of the central government’s proposal to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Sharmila accuses Prime Minister Modi of betraying Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals by attempting to erase his name from the employment scheme. She calls the move an act of treason and alleges a conspiracy to insult Gandhiji, claiming the RSS is trying to convert the NREGA scheme into its own ideological program. She urges resistance against the renaming and calls on State MPs to raise their voices against the Bill.

News Article:

Congress Leader Sharmila Blasts Modi Over MGNREGA Renaming Proposal: Calls it “Treason”

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – December 16, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Y.S. Sharmila launched a scathing attack on the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, condemning the proposal to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Sharmila accused Modi of attempting to “erase Bapu’s name” and betray the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. She referred to the Prime Minister as “an heir to Nathuram Godse,” stating that while Godse physically assassinated Gandhi, Modi is “committing another form of murder” by removing his name from the employment scheme.

“This is an unforgivable betrayal of Mahatma Gandhi by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government,” Sharmila declared. She alleged that renaming the scheme “VB G RAM–G” (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission-Gramina) is a deliberate conspiracy to insult Gandhiji and accused the RSS of attempting to convert the NREGA scheme into its own ideological program.

The Congress leader questioned the BJP’s “hostility” towards freedom fighters and former Prime Ministers, and urged strong resistance against the renaming proposal. She called on state MPs to raise their voices against the Bill and demanded nationwide opposition to Modi’s actions.

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