India, Nov. 17 -- In a fresh turn of events, the Karnataka government's decision to rent 46 mechanical road-sweeping machines for Bengaluru at an estimated cost of Rs.613 crore has come under the lens of both opposition leaders and residents alike, drawing widespread criticism on social media.

The Karnataka BJP has slammed the ruling Congress administration for approving what it calls an exorbitant and questionable project, after the state Cabinet gave its nod to the proposal to rent 46 mechanical road-sweeping vehicles for a seven-year period on Thursday.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje took to X to accuse the government of pushing through a deal that raises "serious doubts" about who stands to profit from the inflated figures. "A sel...