Overview
- D. K. Shivakumar said he is ready for a public, television, or Assembly debate and offered availability within the next three days.
- He argued the proposed VB-GRAM-G would centralize decisions in Delhi, weaken panchayats, and shift an unaffordable 40% cost to states.
- H. D. Kumaraswamy rejected claims of eroding local bodies and alleged Congress leaders were avoiding direct discussion, noting Karnataka has not held local body elections.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared the party ready for a formal discussion and warned of a large agitation if required.
- Shivakumar defended MGNREGA work in Kanakapura, citing a central award and multiple probe teams sent by the Union government.