PANJIM, March 5 -- In a shocking disclosure, Former Power Minister Pandurang Madkaikar who is still a BJP member has alleged that he has paid Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh to get a file passed by a minister. In this edition of Street Voices, Herald Media asked people, "Do you believe the allegations made by former minister Pandurang Madkaikar?"

He (Pandurang Madkaikar) is their ex minister, the opposition has not made this charge. And he has said that he has given the money and he sent it through someone. Giving and taking a bribe are both crimes. He has disclosed the name of the minister (to whom he gave the bribe) to Central Emissary B L Santosh. The entire act is an offence under Prevention of Corruption Act. It is a cognizable offence and...