Malligawad (Koppal): Serious lapses have been reported in road construction work in Malligawad village, Kanakagiri taluk, located in the constituency of Karnataka’s Koppal district in-charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi. The asphalt laid just six months ago has started peeling off, with allegations of substandard work surfacing even before the road’s inauguration. This issue has sparked widespread outrage among the public.

Incident Background Location: Malligawad village, Kanakagiri taluk (Koppal district).

Work: Road asphalting, completed within the last six months.

Issue: The asphalt has peeled off layer by layer due to rainfall, creating large potholes on the road, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Previous Situation: Locals allege that no road work had been undertaken in this area for the past four years.Also Read:: Birthday Wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: Here is the Modi's Response

Minister’s Response- Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has acknowledged the allegations, stating, “Yes, the work is of poor quality. I have instructed that the roads identified as substandard be repaired again.” Additionally, orders have been issued to take action against the contractors and relevant officials responsible.Monte Carlo Mens Solid Lace Up Genuine Leather Casual Shoes (201803FW)

Public Reaction Locals have termed this shoddy work as “looting,” expressing anger that public money is being wasted for political gains. Despite such instances of poor-quality work being reported, there seems to be no one to address these concerns, raising questions about the fate of taxpayers’ money. There is a strong demand for stringent legal action against contractors responsible for such substandard work.