Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa criticized the BJP, stating they "murder" Mahatma Gandhi daily by replacing the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM Act, contrasting this with Nathuram Godse's single act of assassination. He argued the name change disrespects Gandhi's legacy and will harm the rural economy and gram panchayats. Bangarappa vowed Congress would protest this move from village to national levels, highlighting the original scheme's importance for rural development and asset creation.