Overview
- Parliament has enacted VB‑G RAM G in place of MGNREGA, triggering a fresh phase of political confrontation.
- Karnataka’s Cabinet refused to accept the Act and resolved to pursue a legal challenge, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set to convene a special session to seek reinstatement of MGNREGA.
- BJP and JD(S) welcomed the special sitting and accused the Congress of misleading people about the scheme’s impact.
- Defenders of the law cite higher workday limits (described as 120 or 125), a Rs 370 daily wage, faster wage payments, 60 flexible off‑days during peak farm seasons, and technology‑based oversight including AI and GPS.
- Assam Congress joined the nationwide ‘Save MGNREGA’ drive and condemned the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the programme.