Corruption Allegations Rock BMC's Water Project Tenders

Maharashtra Congress leader Sachin Sawant has accused the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of widespread corruption in the tendering process for water purification projects. He highlighted undue influence by middlemen and political pressure, urging investigations into manipulated tender procedures that contravene guidelines from the Central Vigilance Commission and the Competition Commission of India.

Maharashtra Congress leader Sachin Sawant has leveled serious allegations of corruption within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) tendering process for water purification projects.

At a press conference, Sawant called for rigorous scrutiny into significant projects, notably the Rs 4,376 crore Bhandup Complex and the Rs 2,100 crore Panjrapole facility, accusing corrupt practices involving middlemen and political influence.

Sawant claimed the current government has turned the BMC into a corruption hub, with decisions swayed by external agents, violating Central Vigilance Commission and Competition Commission of India guidelines, and demanded immediate investigations by state and central authorities for transparency.

(With inputs from agencies.)