In Rajasthan rural polls, could G RAM G upset BJP math?

According to data available on the scheme’s website, Rajasthan had 1.03 crore active workers under the scheme as of August 2026. (File Photo 6 min readJaipurAug 20, 2026 11:22 AM IST First published on: Aug 19, 2026 at 04:13 PM IST The rollout of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), may have a bearing on the ruling BJP’s prospects in Rajasthan in the panchayat elections, which are likely to be held next month. With the new scheme promising 125 days of employment, greater emphasis on rural infrastructure and a stronger role for gram panchayats, the BJP is looking to project it as a major rural welfare initiative. However, the VB-G RAM G scheme’s political impact is likely to depend on how effectively it is implemented, with the Opposition already planning to make it a key election issue.