Scrap VB-G RAM G Act, bring back MGNREGA for rural job rights: Siddaramaiah to Centre
Jan 03, 2026
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GS2The Hindu - National
Key Points
- Karnataka CM demands the Centre to scrap the new VB-G RAM G Act.
- The CM wants the UPA-era MGNREGA to be brought back.
- The CM alleges the new legislation takes away the right to livelihood and powers of panchayats.
- The CM claims the new act adds financial burden on states.
- The CM says the Congress party and the State Government will take up the issue simultaneously.
- The CM says the Modi Government has done three things with the VB-G RAM G Act: taken away the right to livelihood, taken away the powers of the Panchayat, and added a financial burden to the States.