Madhya Pradesh Public Works Minister Sajjan Singh Verma on Friday accused the Centre of not giving funds to repair state roads and bridges damaged by heavy rainfall during monsoon.
He said the Union government was discriminating against states ruled by non-BJP governments.
"We demanded Rs 1,188 crore from the Centre to repair roads, culverts and bridges under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). The Centre has not given a penny so far," Verma claimed.
Verma added that efforts taken on a war-footing after the rains subsided ensured that damaged roads became motorable in a short span of time, adding that all rain-affected roads would be repaired by November 30.
Lashing out at the BJP, which ruled the state for 15 years since 2003, and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Verma said, "You (BJP) should be ashamed as these roads were built during your tenure. In a short span of time, roads have got damaged. All this is due to corruption under the previous BJP government."
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app