Hyderabad, Sept. 12: AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi questioned the Telangana government over a Rs 1,400 crore underground cabling contract in Hyderabad.
Speaking in the Assembly on Saturday, Owaisi alleged that a single company received the major contract while smaller contractors were being overlooked.
He also questioned the government’s claim that it lacked funds for fee reimbursement, farmers and other public needs.
Akbaruddin Owaisi Raises Questions Over Hyderabad Cabling Contract
Owaisi said the government had awarded the underground cabling contract to one company.
He alleged that the company had received several government contracts in the past.
Owaisi also claimed that the company supported the BJP financially. He did not name the company.
He said contractors were receiving regular bill payments despite the government citing a shortage of funds for other commitments.
Owaisi said he sought information through an RTI application on payments made to the company after the Congress government came to power.
He alleged that the information was not provided and said he approached the court over the matter.
Owaisi questioned why the Rs 1,400 crore contract was not distributed among smaller contractors.
He said smaller contractors also needed government work to sustain their businesses.
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