Puducherry, April 6 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged widespread corruption in Puducherry, claiming that a "30 per cent commission" is being taken on government contracts and accusing the administration of functioning like a "commission agent."

Addressing an election rally in Lawspet, Gandhi also raised concerns over governance and law and order in the Union Territory.

"Everybody knows that there is a 30 per cent commission taken on all contracts. Govt has become a commission agent. There is a liquor license raj, no matter how much the public complains, nothing happens. They steal from the people, but they also steal from the god; law and order are declining," the Congress leader said.

He further asserted that granting ...