Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Karnataka, Telangana oppose MGNREGA repeal
The Karnataka and Telangana governments are opposing the Central Government's decision to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act.
Karnataka plans to challenge the repeal in court, while Telangana is organizing protests and campaigns to demand the reinstatement of MGNREGA.
The Congress parties in these states argue that the new Act violates the right to work, reduces the rights of the poor, and undermines the dignity of rural workers.
They also claim that the Act affects the federal structure by imposing financial burdens on states without consultation.
The BJP, on the other hand, defends the new Act, stating that it guarantees village development, employment, and higher wages.
The Central Government expects states to bear 40% of the financial burden under the new Act.
Karnataka government plans to legally challenge the repeal of MGNREGA.
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) demands the withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and the reinstatement of MGNREGA.
Congress leaders argue that the new Act violates the right to work and reduces the rights of the poor.
BJP defends the new Act, claiming it guarantees village development, employment, and higher wages.
Telangana plans to organize Gram Sabhas and distribute pamphlets to raise awareness about the issues with the new Act.
- Who
- Karnataka Government, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), Central Government
- What
- Repeal of MGNREGA and introduction of Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act
- When
- December 2025 (Act passed), January 2026 (Karnataka's and Telangana's decisions)
- Where
- India, Karnataka, Telangana
- Why
- Karnataka and Telangana believe the repeal infringes on constitutional rights and federal structure
Congress (Karnataka, Telangana)
BJP (Central Government)
Acceptance of the Act
Congress (Karnataka, Telangana)
Karnataka and Telangana oppose the VB-G RAM G Act and demand the reinstatement of MGNREGA.
BJP (Central Government)
The Central Government introduced the VB-G RAM G Act to replace MGNREGA, promising village development, employment, and higher wages.
Constitutional Rights
Congress (Karnataka, Telangana)
Congress leaders argue that the new Act violates the right to work, reduces the rights of the poor, and undermines the dignity of rural workers.
BJP (Central Government)
The BJP claims the new Act guarantees 100-125 days of work and higher wages, ensuring rural development and employment.
Federal Structure
Congress (Karnataka, Telangana)
Congress asserts that the Act affects the federal structure by imposing financial burdens on states without consultation and restricting administrative powers of Gram Panchayats.
BJP (Central Government)
The Central Government expects states to bear 40% of the financial burden under the new Act.
- Acts Involved
- MGNREGA, Viksit Bharat-G RAM G
- Karnataka's Stance
- Challenging the repeal in court
- Telangana's Stance
- Launching statewide protests and demanding the repeal of the new Act
- Central Government's Claim
- VB-G RAM G guarantees village development, employment, higher wages, and 100-125 days of work
- Congress's Concerns
- Infringement on right to work, decentralization, and federal structure
- BJP's Criticism
- Congress opposes employment and development for the poor
- Telangana's Campaign
- Organizing Gram Sabhas and distributing pamphlets to raise awareness
- Financial Burden
- States expected to bear 40% of the financial burden under the new Act
Sources
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Door-to-door outreach, meetings at all levels under MGNREGA Bachao Sangram: Rajasthan Cong
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Karnataka Cabinet Decides To Wage A Legal Fight Against MGNREGA Repeal
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BJP slams Cong over SIR ‘propaganda’ and MGNREGA
MGNREGA amended to ensure proper implementation: MP
Karnataka To Convene Special Session Over 'VB G RAM G' Legislation Set To Replace MNREGA
Shivakumar throws open debate challenge on MGNREGA versus Centre’s VB-G RAM G scheme - Telegraph India
DK Shivakumar calls for public debate on MGNREGA, Ktaka plans special session
Karnataka to challenge VB-G RAM G Act in Supreme Court
