Chaos erupted in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday as Opposition parties strongly criticised the government for using taxpayers’ money to pay Congress workers appointed to oversee guarantee schemes. The Opposition blamed the government for "wasting" taxpayers' money, leading to a complete disruption of proceedings for the entire day. Meanwhile, the government stated that the Cabinet would address the matter.

Home Minister G Parameshwara assured the Opposition that the government would make a decision shortly. “We’ve heard all the opinions. We will take this to the Cabinet and make a final decision. We may discuss this in Thursday’s Cabinet meeting,” he said.

The issue came to light through a starred question raised by M.T. Krishnappa, the JD(S) MLA from Turuvekere, who requested details about the remuneration given to district and taluk-level presidents and members of the guarantee implementation committees. In response, the government stated that district-level presidents receive a monthly salary of ₹40,000, while taluk-level presidents are paid ₹25,000 per month. Committee members, on the other hand, receive honorariums for attending meetings.

Differing with this arrangement, Krishnappa stated, "You cannot give funds from the state exchequer. This is against the law."

Other opposition MLAs soon joined in, demanding the dissolution of the committees. They emphasised that their objection was not to the guarantees themselves but to the need for MLAs to oversee their implementation.

Criticising the Congress, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated, “After D K Shivakumar became the (Congress) president, there is no difference between the party and the government. Let them beg for alms and give that money. Why are they giving taxpayers’ money?”

Shivakumar answered, stating, “It’s the will of the government. Party workers have brought the Congress to power, and we have the right to give them facilities and positions through the government’s programmes.” 

As disagreements persisted, Speaker U T Khader suspended the House and engaged in discussions with leaders from the ruling party and the opposition. After the session reconvened, Ashoka stated, “The MLA is supreme in a taluk. We are elected and not nominated. We are fit and are not slaves to work under those whom they (Congress) nominate.”

When Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge claimed that the BJP had appointed RSS members as personal assistants to ministers in Maharashtra, opposition MLAs reacted angrily. They rushed to the well of the House, shouting slogans against the Congress government.

As a result, the session was adjourned again, but the Question Hour and the calling of attention motion continued despite the uproar. As a response, the BJP prepared to protest on Wednesday in front of the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue at the Vidhana Soudha and later resumed its protests inside the Assembly. The party intends to take the issue to the Governor.