Chitradurga (Karnataka) [India], February 23 (ANI): Karnataka Contractors Association President R Manjunath on Monday alleged that 30 per cent of the state’s elected representatives are corrupt and mentioned he is able to present a listing with their names if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asks for it.
Speaking on the Press convention in Chitradurga, Manjunath mentioned there’s a pending quantity of Rs 37,000 crores owed to contractors throughout the state and demanded speedy launch of the funds.
’30 per cent of elected representatives of the state are corrupt. If CM asks, I’m prepared to provide a listing with their names,’ Manjunath mentioned.
The State Contractors Association President additionally criticised the Chief Minister for not resolving the pending cost subject regardless of holding a number of conferences.
‘There is a pending quantity of Rs 37,000 crore of contractors throughout the state. Siddaramaiah shouldn’t say that the earlier authorities did it. The authorities means everyone seems to be accountable. The CM ought to launch the pending cash. The CM has already held many conferences. But to no avail,’ he mentioned.
Warning of a significant protest, Manjunath introduced that 35,000 contractors throughout Karnataka will stage an indication at Freedom Park on March 6 together with their households.
‘Therefore, on March 6, 35,000 contractors within the state will protest at Freedom Park with their households,’ he mentioned.
He additionally raised issues about delays in Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) work and urged the state authorities to coordinate with the central authorities to launch funds.
‘The JJM work can also be being delayed; the federal government ought to discuss to the Centre and launch the cash,’ he mentioned.
The allegations come at a time when Karnataka politics is already witnessing intense debates over caste, governance, corruption, and monetary administration underneath the present Congress authorities. (ANI)