As India’s IT capital Bangalore is being hit by massive rains in several ways, people of the city are losing their lives due to high damage of roads, potholes and infrastructure. Amidst such scenario in the city, the Karnataka state government has decided to gift 300 gold biscuits to its legislators and it has become a subject of discussion across the country.
Karnataka State assembly is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year so the state assembly (Vidhana Souda) decided to gift 300 gold biscuits (13 grams each worth 55,000) to the lawmakers which will cost 3 Crores.
But, the speaker of assembly Kalivad has turned down such reports and attempted to clarify that there is no proposal to give gold biscuits and silver plates to the MLAs. According to a national media report, Rs 27 Crore has been sanctioned to celebrate the 60 years ceremony on 25th and 26th of this month.
However, some cabinet ministers and opposition members are strongly opposing the ruling Congress for planning such an expensive celebration.