Bengaluru, Jan. 15 -- The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday decided to pass a resolution against the newly enacted VB-G RAM-G in the state legislature session to be held from January 22 to 31.

Briefing reporters after the special cabinet meeting convened to exclusively discuss opposing the VB-G RAM-G Act, which has replaced MGNREGA that provided employment in rural areas, law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said that the new Act's impact on society and the rural economy will be discussed in detail. A resolution will be passed demanding repeal of VB-G RAM-G and to restore MGNREGA, the minister said.

Patil said the state government will oppose the new Act tooth and nail as it takes away the right to employment from the rural popu...