Congress opposing VB–G RAM G as State government has no funds to contribute its share, says R. Ashok

R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, accused the Congress party of opposing the Centre's rural employment guarantee scheme, Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G), because the Karnataka government lacks funds to contribute its share. He cited the government's failure to disburse the Gruha Lakshmi assistance as evidence of financial distress and alleged that the Congress fears its workers will become unemployed under the new scheme, which will be implemented through biometric authorization. Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, has admitted to the non-payment of the assistance for two months. Ashok also defended the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the scheme, stating that it reflects a move away from naming schemes after personalities and emphasizes the inclusion of "Bharat" in the new program.