Karnataka Assembly Urges Centre to Repeal VB-G RAM G Act, Restore MGNREGA

• Karnataka Congress government moved a resolution in the Assembly to repeal the VB-G RAM G Act and reinstate MGNREGA.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the VB-G RAM G Act is detrimental to federalism and rural livelihood, and burdens state exchequer.
• The resolution argues the new Act violates Article 21, undermines Gram Panchayats' autonomy, and defeats Gram Swaraj.
• BJP opposed the resolution, leading to disruptions and accusations of Congress's 'allergy' to the name 'Ram' regarding the Act's abbreviation.
• The state highlights financial burden, reduced tax share, and loss of Gram Panchayat powers under the new central legislation.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Assembly seeks to repeal the Centre's VB-G RAM G Act, advocating for the return of MGNREGA.