Bengaluru: Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Centre over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has prompted questions about whether the Congress leader will also respond to allegations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations involving Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML).
The Citizen Rights Foundation (CRF) has alleged that BSWML continued tender-related activities and issued work orders during the MCC period for elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council’s Teachers’ and Graduates’ constituencies.
In a complaint submitted to the Election Commission of India on November 6, CRF president K A Paul sought an independent, high-level probe into the alleged irregularities.
The complaint claims that the MCC came into force on September 22, 2026, but work orders for five project packages were issued the following day. It also questions the technical evaluation and opening of financial bids for six tender packages announced on September 19. Further, CRF has raised concerns over fresh tenders issued for four packages on September 23 and three on October 8.
The foundation has sought an investigation into the role of BSWML officials and possible irregularities, including bias, conflicts of interest and abuse of authority. It has also urged authorities to preserve all relevant tender records and approval documents.
CRF has called for cancellation of the tenders and legal action if violations are established. It has stressed that the allegations should be examined impartially and that no one should be presumed guilty before the inquiry is completed.
The complaint has also raised a broader political question: whether Rahul Gandhi will comment on the allegations in Karnataka while questioning the Centre over the SIR issue. No response from the Congress leader on the BSWML allegations has been cited.