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News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing tension between the Congress ruled states and the BJP government at the Center has now come to the ground in Karnataka. Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Congress has given an unprecedented performance under the leadership of. Congress leaders on Central Government Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme MGNREGA (MNREGA) In the state, accusing it of withholding the outstanding funds of ‘Let’s go to Raj Bhavan’ Called for protest.
This is the first time that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of any state are together protesting on the streets regarding the outstanding money of any central scheme.
What is the issue of the protest?
The main allegation of Congress is that the central government is deliberately withholding funds for schemes related to the development of the state and poor villagers. The MNREGA scheme provides 100 days of guaranteed wages in a year to poor and rural families.
- Political vendetta: Siddaramaiah has openly alleged that the Central government is acting out of political vendetta because there is a Congress government in Karnataka.
- Issue of farmers of Karnataka: Apart from MNREGA funds, for the losses caused by drought in the state Drought Relief Congress is also angry over non-release of Rs.
Why the Raj Bhavan Chalo movement?
Congress leaders attacked the Governor’s residence i.e. Protest march to Raj Bhavan Took it out. The Raj Bhavan is the constitutional head of the state and is seen as the representative of the central government. Choosing Raj Bhavan is a clear strategy to express one’s anger and pressure towards the central government. A large number of MLAs, ministers, and party workers participated in the protest, which has created a major political stir.
MNREGA money is directly linked to the income of rural poor people. In such a situation, the CM himself taking to the streets is a big challenge for the BJP, which always talks about ‘poor welfare’.
