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.