TMC's Overnight Stand: Protesting a 'Bulldozed' Bill

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs conducted an overnight dharna in the Parliament complex against the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA. The protest criticized the government's lack of discussion before passing the Bill, accusing it of undermining rural employment and Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staged a dramatic overnight protest at the Parliament complex, expressing vehement opposition to the newly passed VB-G RAM G Bill.

The Bill, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), was pushed through with little debate, according to the TMC.

Protesters decried the perceived dismantling of rural employment guarantees and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)