Ludhiana, Dec. 23 -- In a strong show of dissent against the Centre's labour and economic policies, various trade unions under the banner of the United Front of Trade Unions, Ludhiana, on Monday staged a protest outside the office of the assistant labour commissioner on Gill Road. The protesting unions sharply opposed the replacement of the MGNREGA Act, 2005 with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-RAM G) Bill 2025, terming it a direct attack on the livelihood of rural labourers who depended on the scheme for employment.

The unions submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister through the assistant labour commissioner, demanding the immediate reinstatement of MGNREGA. They expressed strong opposition to t...