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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accused the previous BJP government of causing a large backlog of unpaid contractor bills due to overworking contractors. He stated that departments under his portfolio are undertaking projects worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore, but budget and capital constraints limit the funds that can be released. The departments are prioritizing payments to contractors based on seniority, with small contractors being paid early.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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