Privilege Motion Sparks Debate Over MGNREGS Funding Discrepancy

Congress whip Manickam Tagore filed a privilege motion against Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani for allegedly making inaccurate statements about MGNREGS funding in the Lok Sabha. Tagore contends Pemmasani misled the House by claiming funding is population-based, which contradicts official data suggesting demand-based allocation.

In a heated session of the Lok Sabha, Congress whip Manickam Tagore accused Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani of delivering misleading information regarding MGNREGS funding. Tagore has consequently filed a notice to move a privilege motion against Pemmasani.

Tagore pointed out that the minister's statements during a recent Question Hour were inaccurate, claiming Tamil Nadu receives more MGNREGS funding than Uttar Pradesh based on population size. According to Tagore, official data indicates that such allocations are demand-based, not population-based.

Highlighting the importance of factual integrity in parliamentary discussions, Tagore urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to address the issue, requesting Pemmasani clarify the statements and correct the public record.

(With inputs from agencies.)