Modi's Budget Masterstroke: Reclaiming 'Gandhi Card' from Rahul with New Scheme
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News18•01-02-2026, 15:54
Modi's Budget Masterstroke: Reclaiming 'Gandhi Card' from Rahul with New Scheme
- •The government renamed MNREGA as 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission' (VB-G RAMJI), sparking opposition criticism.
- •Rahul Gandhi accused the government of insulting Gandhi and attempting to erase history by changing MNREGA's name.
- •The government launched the 'Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Yojana' in the budget, presenting Gandhi's name in a new, modern context.
- •This move countered the opposition's narrative that the BJP was marginalizing Gandhi, by introducing a major scheme under his name.
- •The budget for 'G Ram Ji' was also increased, dispelling fears of fund cuts and reinforcing the government's commitment to rural development.
Why It Matters: PM Modi's government strategically launched a new Gandhi-named scheme, countering Rahul's 'Gandhi card' narrative.
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