Bengaluru, Jan. 30 -- The issue of alleged delayed payments of government contractors has snowballed into a mega political faceoff between the BJP and the ruling Congress government led by CM Siddaramiah.

The Karnataka State Contractors association has claimed that it has around Rs 38,000 Crore in dues from the government and if the dues are not cleared they would stop work.

"Rs 38,000 crore is pending for contractors. Despite several requests to the CM, many of our problems remain unresolved. Chikkaballapur contractor Munegowda attempted suicide today. Several requests have been made to various departments and ministers to release the dues of contractors. The government is not addressing contractors' problems. We urge the CM to immedia...