Synopsis: The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has alleged that corruption in the state has doubled under the ruling Congress compared with the previous BJP administration. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the association claimed that projects are being subcontracted by party supporters who demand kickbacks and that pending bills remain largely unpaid. BJP leaders have seized on the claims to criticise the Congress, citing them as an example of the grand old party’s alleged systemic corruption.

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association (KSCA) has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that corruption under the Congress-led government has doubled compared with the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

In 2023, KSCA had levelled the

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