Synopsis: Congress MP P Chidambaram, referring to news reports, praised Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for “offering to fund Bengaluru road repairs”, but Shaw denied making such an offer, calling out media fabrications. Chidambaram’s now-deleted post suggested supervising contractors with public funds.

No, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw did not offer to fund Bengaluru road repairs.

Congress MP P Chidambaram on Wednesday, lauded Shaw for “offering to fund the repair work of roads in Bengaluru” in a post on X. His praise was based on news reports that claimed she was proposing to fund a schemes herself.

“I noted with interest Mrs Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s offer to fund the development of some roads in Bengaluru. A great offer! Congratulations! But, the problem with our public works is not

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