Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 20 -- Congress MP Shafi Parambil on Saturday slammed the BJP-led government over the passage of the VB-G-RAM-G bill in both houses of Parliament, calling it a "Godse-motivated action."

Speaking with ANI, the Congress MP also questioned the provisions of the VB-G-RAM-G bill, asking how a state like Kerala could bear the burden of the 60:40 fund-sharing pattern between the Centre and the states. He further asserted that the poorest groups in the country would be adversely affected by the bill.

"Not just a politician, but how can any Indian agree to this? What is the motive of taking out Mahatama Gandhi's name from MNREGA?... This is a Godse-motivated action by the government. Though they call it 'G-RAM-G', it's no...