National Desk, 15th August: A critical report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has emerged, highlighting alleged anomalies in the database of a federally funded health program and excessive costs associated with the Dwarka Expressway project. This has led to swift responses from political parties.
The Congress party has criticized the Modi government, with Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stating that the report exposes corruption and inefficiency. He mentioned inconsistencies in the Bharatmala Pariyojana, a road project, revealing cost overruns and discrepancies in the bidding process.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh alleged that the Adani Group was given contracts for various Bharatmala projects in multiple states, highlighting concerns about favoritism.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for alleged corruption, while AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the Modi government of setting records in corruption over 75 years.
The CAG report has triggered political debates, with opposition parties using it as ammunition against the ruling government, while the government’s response and actions will likely play a crucial role in the ongoing discourse.