Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday backed the central government's decision to rename the MGNREGA scheme to VB-G Ram G, stating that the renaming of schemes took place as per the requirements and changes made to it.

"The Planning Commission was also replaced. But what's in a name? Renamings keep happening. Several cities and places in the country have been renamed. Schemes are also renamed as per the requirement. But they (Opposition) are opposing the several changes that have been made to the scheme..." he said

Ghosh further slammed the opposition, saying that the state government is opposing the renaming because it will be bound to give 40% of the funds for the process.

"They are speaking against the renaming, but...