Chennai, Dec. 17 -- BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday defended the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he and his party are "antithesis" to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and principles, adding that this bill will empower the poor and disadvantaged sections and aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Gram Swaraj.

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said, "Rahul Gandhi and Congress are antithesis when it comes to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and principles. Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of Ram Rajya, and Congress leaders are allergic to even the mention of Lord Ram. This bill will empower the poor and disadvantaged sections. This was the same Congress th...