Ashoka alleges waste tender scam, seeks Lokayukta probe

Bengaluru, Oct 24 (UNI) Karnataka Assembly Opposition Leader R Ashoka on Saturday alleged largescale irregularities in tenders for waste management and transfer stations in Bengaluru, claiming that a Rs133-crore contract had been awarded to an allegedly ineligible firm in violation of prescribed conditions. Demanding cancellation of the tender and a high-level inquiry, Ashoka accused the Congress government of favouring Muniyappa Enterprises despite its alleged failure to meet the financial eligibility criteria. He also sought a Lokayukta investigation into the role of officials and alleged political interference in the tendering process. Addressing a press conference here, Ashoka released documents relating to…