Southern States Pass Resolutions Opposing VB-G RAM G Act, Urge MGNREGA Reinstatement
Several southern state assemblies, including Kerala and Karnataka, have passed resolutions opposing the Centre's new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). These states argue the new law imposes increased financial burdens by requiring states to bear 40% of costs, reduces rights-based provisions, and centralizes control. Opposition parties have protested, demanding the reinstatement of MGNREGA and withdrawal of VB-G RAM G, citing concerns over workers' rights and state autonomy.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 68%, Centre 26%, Right 6%). Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune, news18, thehindu, thestatesman, theprint, economictimes, theprint, and 4 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 12 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (30–40/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 4 Feb, 04:03 pm. Other outlets followed.