Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre's move to bring a bill to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying that change will not come by altering names but by actually working for people.

"They renamed railway stations and cities. I fear that they will rename even the country to Deen Dayal Upadhay Nagar," Mann said. Emphasising the need for performance over symbolism, he added, "Change will come about only if you actually work. Nothing will happen if you rename." Drawing a sharp analogy, the Chief Minister remarked, "If I rename you (a journalist) Messi, will people come to Chandigarh to see you?" he asked.

Mann stressed that the focus sh...