Contractors opened a front against the government…
Contractors of maharashtra held a strike on Wednesday. Contractors are angry with the state government. They have opened a front against the government due to non-payment of dues. The pace of development work going on in maharashtra has stopped due to the collective movement. It is being told that the problem of payment of contractors has started due to the Ladli Behna Yojana. State Contractor Federation President Milind Bhosale showed tough attitude. He said that the movement is still a warning to the government. If the problem is not resolved in the coming days, the movement will be made more fierce.
According to Milind Bhosale, the contractors' dues are pending in various departments for eight months. The government does not seem serious about making the payment. Therefore, the contractors were forced to protest. Let us tell you that the contractors are yet to receive Rs 46,000 crore from the PWD department. Jal jeevan Mission owes Rs 18000 crore, Rural Development Department owes Rs 8,600 crore, Irrigation Department owes Rs 19,700 crore, Urban Development Department owes Rs 17,000 crore.
Contractors open front against the government
Contractors are in debt due to non-payment of dues. They have done development work by taking loans. Payment of about Rs 90,000 crore of contractors of various departments is pending. The State Contractors Federation has written a letter to the government expressing displeasure over the pending payments.
Effect of strike movement in 27 districts
Milind Bhosale said that on february 5, the State Contractors Federation had hinted at agitation. The problem of contractors has become dire due to the government not making payments. He demanded the release of the pending dues as soon as possible. The effect of the contractors' agitation was seen in 27 districts. The State Contractors Federation has accused the government of indifference towards the problems of contractors.
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