"40%-Commission Government" Allegation Back In Karnataka, But With A Twist

Members of the contractors' association claimed officials don't issue work orders or release money unless bribes are paid.

The shoe of corruption is now on the other foot in Karnataka.

A contractors' body which had alleged that 40% commission had to be paid to get contracts for public projects under the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government has levelled the same allegation at the Congress government which came to power last year, but with a twist. The association has said that instead of politicians making money, it is bureaucrats who are doing so now. 

The association's allegations in 2022 had led to the Congress terming the BJP regime in the state a '40% sarkara' (40% government). The party also launched a 'PayCM' campaign with a QR code leading to a '40% sarkara' website, which alleged that the BJP government was charging 40% commission on public projects.