Karnataka to Prefix Mahatma Gandhi's Name to All Gram Panchayats Amid MGNREGA Row

• Karnataka's Congress government will prefix Mahatma Gandhi's name to all 6,000 gram panchayat offices.
• This move is a protest against the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA with the 'RAM G RAM' Act.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar unveiled the plan during a protest in Bengaluru.
• The state aims to reinforce Gandhi's vision of village-level self-governance and keep his legacy alive.
• Concerns were raised over the new scheme's financial burden, requiring 40% state contribution compared to 10% previously.

Why It Matters: Karnataka will rename gram panchayats after Mahatma Gandhi to protest the Centre's MGNREGA replacement.