Karnataka Contractors Demand Release of Rs 38,000 Crore in Pending Bills

Contractors across Karnataka have formally requested the state government to settle outstanding payments totaling Rs 38,000 crore. The demand comes after a prolonged delay in clearing dues for various infrastructure projects undertaken by the contractors. These projects include road construction, bridge repairs, and public building works that have been stalled due to the lack of timely payments. The contractors have approached the state authorities, seeking an expedited release of the pending funds to ensure continuity of ongoing works and to mitigate financial strain on their businesses. The state government has yet to respond publicly to the request.