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Karnataka Govt to Challenge VB G RAM G Act in Court, Says Minister

The Karnataka cabinet has decided to mount a legal challenge against the VB G RAMG Act. Law Minister HK Patil announced the decision, stating the state government will move to court. The Act replaces MGNREGA and changes the fund share between Centre and states to 60:40. Kerala has also passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the new legislation.

Key Points: Karnataka to Challenge VB G RAM G Act: Law Minister

  • Karnataka cabinet to challenge VB G RAM G Act in court
  • Law Minister HK Patil announces legal fight
  • Act replaces MGNREGA, changes fund share to 60:40
  • Kerala also passed resolution against the Act
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Karnataka government to legally challenge VB G RAM G Act, says Law Minister H K Patil

Karnataka cabinet decides to legally challenge the VB G RAM G Act. Law Minister HK Patil announces court petition over the new central legislation replacing MGNREGA.

"The cabinet has decided to fight this legally. We will challenge the VB G RAMG Act in court. - H K Patil"

Bengaluru, May 7

The Karnataka cabinet has decided to mount a legal challenge against the VB G RAMG Act, Law Minister HK Patil announced here on Thursday.

The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held earlier today. Speaking after the meeting, Minister Patil said the state government has resolved to move to court against the Act.

"The cabinet has decided to fight this legally. We will challenge the VB G RAMG Act in court," Patil stated.

Further details on the grounds of the legal challenge and the specific provisions being contested were not immediately disclosed.

The state government is expected to file the petition in the coming days.

On February 7, the Karnataka Legislature passed a resolution against the controversial VB-G RAM G Act. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has immediately called the resolution illegal, setting up a potential legal and political showdown between the state and central governments.

The party has opposed the VB-G RAM G Act as it removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the scheme, and the law seeks a 60:40 fund share between the Centre and states, rather than the employment guarantee being fully funded by the Central government.

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 is a new central legislation passed in December 2025 that repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA).

Meanwhile, Kerala has Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Central Government to withdraw the newly enacted The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025.

The resolution also demanded that the Centre restore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.

This comes as the opposition continues its protest against the VB-G Ram G Act, accusing the government of attempting to strip citizens of their right to work.

- ANI

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Arun Y
I don't understand why the Central government does this. MGNREGA was one of the best schemes for rural employment. Yes, there were issues with corruption and delays, but why not fix those problems instead of scrapping the whole thing? VB G RAM G sounds like a name from a committee meeting nobody attended. And passing it in December without proper discussion? Very disappointing.
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Priya S
I support the legal challenge, but we must also be realistic. MGNREGA was far from perfect - delays in payments, poor project planning, and rampant corruption in many districts. However, scrapping it completely and replacing it with a scheme that shifts financial burden to states is not the solution. The Centre should work with states to reform it, not kill it. Let the courts decide what's constitutional.
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Deepak U
Arre yaar, why this obsession with removing Gandhiji's name from everything? First the NITI Aayog replacing Planning Commission, then renaming roads and schemes. What's next? It feels like they want to erase our history. The 60:40 fund share is a death blow to poorer states like Karnataka and Kerala. If Centre wants to save money, just cut the fat, not the food.
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Aditya G
I work in rural development, and I've seen firsthand how MGNREGA empowered women in villages. The 100-day guarantee gave them financial independence. This new Act sounds like it's designed to fail - state governments already struggle with finances, so 40% state share will lead to fewer funds and fewer jobs. The opposition is right to call this a 'right to work' being snatched away. Good move by Karnataka 👍
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