New Delhi, March 9 The Congress on Monday criticized the government over the implementation of the new Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, saying that details were still being finalized, and this was a perfect example of the Modi government's "FAST" approach to governance – "First Announce, Subsequently Think."
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X, claiming that the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 – passed by Parliament within two days of its introduction on December 16 last year – has several steps to be cleared before it can be implemented.
The new rural employment legislation replaces the Congress-led UPA government's flagship scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA).
In a post on X, Ramesh said, "In December 2025, the Modi government passed the repeal of MGNREGA through the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in just two days. There were no consultations with states, and no scrutiny by the relevant Standing Committee took place."
"It was said that there was an extreme urgency to repeal and replace MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat Grameen Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission Guarantee Act because the new law was to be implemented from April 1, 2026," he said.
Ramesh added that the consultations that should have taken place earlier are now taking place, and that details are still being finalized.
"This is a perfect example of the Modi Government's FAST approach to governance – First Announce, Subsequently Think!"