CM warns of stir, like the farmers’ protest, seeking repeal of VB-G RAM G Act

Key Points

1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a protest against the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).
2. The protest aims to restore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA).
3. Siddaramaiah alleges the NDA government 'killed Mahatma Gandhi for the second time' by repealing MGNREGA.
4. The new law mandates states to contribute 40% of the cost, previously 90% was borne by the Centre under MGNREGA.
5. MGNREGA supported around 12.16 crore workers across the country, with 6.21 crore being women.
6. In Karnataka, there are 71.18 lakh active MGNREGA workers, including 36.75 lakh women.
7. Siddaramaiah wrote to PM Modi on December 31, 2025, opposing the legislation.
8. The Chief Minister claims the new Act will impose an additional financial burden of nearly ₹3,000 crore annually on the State government.