Karnataka Congress Launches Statewide Protests Against New Employment Bill and 'Hate Politics'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announces statewide protests by Congress against the Centre's plan to replace MGNREGA and alleged hate politics towards Congress leadership in the National Herald case. Protests will be held at various locations, with a discussion planned for the state legislature.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced upcoming protests led by the state's ruling Congress against the central government's initiative to replace MGNREGA. Alleging political motives behind renaming the scheme and a campaign of 'hate politics' related to the National Herald case, state leaders plan widespread agitation.

The leadership, including CM Siddaramaiah, will spearhead demonstrations at Gandhi's statue at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and in every district and taluka center. The Congress aims to address these grievances in the state legislature, demanding transparency and accountability from the Centre.

The introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to supplant the MGNREGA, has met strong opposition. Congress claims the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the program is disrespectful, while maintaining that the National Herald case reflects harassment of their leaders.