New Delhi, Dec 21 (NationPress) The political discourse surrounding the proposed Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill has escalated following a robust response from BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal to Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's critique of the legislation. Khandelwal accused the Congress leadership of opposing reforms without comprehending their implications.

In reaction to Gandhi's comments on the bill, Khandelwal posed a significant question: “Has Sonia Gandhi truly read the G RAM G Bill? If she takes the time to review it and not blindly follow her advisors, the actual benefits of this bill will be evident,” he stated.

He emphasized that the bill, which has been introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, is designed to empower everyday farmers by ensuring they gain multiple advantages through enhanced rural governance.

Khandelwal further criticized the Congress leadership for relying too heavily on a limited circle of advisors, neglecting serious consideration of the legislative details.

“The issue with Congress leaders is that they focus solely on their courtiers; they disregard the meaning of the Bill presented in Parliament,” he asserted, defending the government's intentions behind the proposed reforms.

His comments followed Sonia Gandhi's earlier strong condemnation of the Centre, accusing it of undermining rural welfare initiatives.

Speaking to party workers and supporters on Saturday, Gandhi labeled the government's proposed changes as a “black law” and expressed her readiness to advocate once again for the rights of the impoverished.

Recalling the introduction of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) nearly two decades ago, Gandhi noted that the legislation was passed under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's leadership with broad political consensus.

She characterized the law as a groundbreaking measure that transformed rural livelihoods and ensured employment security for millions of families, particularly among the most marginalized and exploited groups.

Gandhi claimed that MGNREGA promoted social justice and dignity for rural laborers, asserting that the Congress has consistently supported disadvantaged communities.

She accused the current government of undermining hard-fought welfare protections and pledged to oppose any actions that, in her perspective, erode the rural safety net.

In response, the BJP has dismissed these claims, contending that the G RAM G Bill aims to modernize rural development policies, enhance transparency, and guarantee that benefits are efficiently directed to farmers.

Party leaders assert that the opposition is distorting the bill for political gain instead of engaging in constructive dialogue.