Tamil Nadu Joins Kerala, Karnataka Against Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act; Demands MGNREGA Restoration

• Tamil Nadu government passed a resolution against the Centre's Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, demanding the restoration of MGNREGA.
• Chief Minister MK Stalin urged reinstatement of MGNREGA's previous financial architecture, where the Centre covered most expenses.
• Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act increases wage employment to 125 days but shifts 40% of wage costs to states (10% for hill/NE states).
• Kerala and Karnataka Governors also flagged concerns, with Kerala highlighting reduced central financial support from 100% to 60%.
• Rahul Gandhi criticized the new Act, alleging it aims to dismantle the right to work and Panchayati Raj, while BJP countered his comments.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka oppose the new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, seeking MGNREGA's full restoration.