Rs 39,437 cr, single firm, 30 years: Karnataka reviews Bengaluru garbage deals cleared despite warnings | Bangalore News
Following the inauguration of D K Shivakumar as Karnataka's chief minister, a panel was formed to investigate two large-scale solid waste management contracts awarded towards the end of Siddaramaiah's tenure. The contracts, valued at Rs 39,437 crore, were criticized for exceeding cost projections and raising concerns about vendor lock-in and potential financial risks. The panel will submit a report within seven days, with Shobha Karandlaje, a Union minister and BJP leader, expressing concerns about the process's transparency and alleging manipulation in technical evaluations.
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