Karnataka Congress says it will throw out the 40% commission BJP govt | Azad Times

After the announcement of the Karnataka Assembly poll schedule, Congress said that it is ready to face elections and resolved to throw out the "anti-people 40% commission government". All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said that the Congress will form the government with the blessings of the people. "As Karnataka goes to polls on May 10, Congress resolves to usher in a New Era of Peace-Progress-Prosperity and rebuild Brand Karnataka, Restore Kannadiga Pride, with Congress guarantees at the center of a welfare driven Government," he said.

The 40% commission remark was in reference to the allegations made by the Karnataka State Contractors Association that government officials and Karnataka BJP MLAs demand 40% commission or bribe from contractors for every project.

The Election Commission on Wednesday, March 29 announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly elections. The polling will be held on May 10 and the results will be declared on May 13. The term of the 224-member Assembly ends on May 24.

As per Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the total electors in Karnataka are 5.2 crores. He informed that the total number of 80-plus-year-old electors stands at 12.15 lakh. Over 9.17 lakh first-time voters will participate in the elections. The Model Code of Conduct in the state has come into force with the announcement of the poll schedule.