‘How many sins will BJP commit in Ram’s name’: Congress on VB-G RAM G ‘fake attendance’ cases

What happened: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP over reported fake attendance cases under the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing a new case in Sant Kabir Nagar district after an earlier one in Gorakhpur. Key numbers: The VB-G RAM G Act took effect on July 1 and replaced MGNREGA, introduced in 2005. Why it matters: The allegations follow earlier reported irregularities in Bahraich, Chandauli and Ghaziabad districts, which the government addressed with a clarification after Opposition claims.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP over reported fake attendance cases under the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing a new case in Sant Kabir Nagar district after an earlier one in Gorakhpur.

The allegations follow earlier reported irregularities in Bahraich, Chandauli and Ghaziabad districts, which the government addressed with a clarification after Opposition claims.