Bengaluru, Sept. 29 -- Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the Congress government in the state of running a corrupt system where contractors are forced to surrender half their contract value as bribes to get bills cleared.

"For every Rs.100 meant for development, Rs.50 is looted by ministers. With only half the funds left - and even that uncertain of release - contractors are pushed to cut corners, use substandard material, and compromise on quality. No wonder our roads are crumbling and our infrastructure collapsing. Once again, it proves that the only thing Congress does with efficiency is corruption," Vijayendra wrote in a post on X.

The charge comes after the Karnataka State Contractors' Association (KSCA) sent ...