Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party government passed a resolution against the Centre's plan to replace the MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G-RAM-G) Act. The AAP government claims the new Act undermines livelihood security for rural laborers, women, and Dalits, likening the Centre's move to the repealed farm laws. This has sparked a debate on workers' rights, federalism, and electoral politics, with the AAP also criticizing the Shiromani Akali Dal for its stance.