No bias in release of grants, says George

Bengaluru Development Minister K J George on Tuesday ruled out bias in the release of grants to constituencies represented by the Congress and the BJP legislators in Bengaluru.

At the same time, he said he would set right lapses, if any.

He was responding to the charges of the BJP members in the Legislative Assembly that the State government had not released sufficient grants to their constituencies in Bengaluru in the past three years.

“Citizens in our constituencies also pay tax. Why should they be denied developmental grants,” Satish Reddy (BJP) asked.

Congress legislators Byrathi Basavaraj and Muniratna said the BJP was misleading the House. George initially denied any bias but later said he would look into the issue.