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Contractors threaten to stop work in Karnataka saying unpaid bills amount to ₹37,370 crore

The construction contractors in Karnataka have threatened to stop work due to unpaid bills amounting to ₹37,370 crore. The Association has alleged that demands for kickbacks to clear bills have not reduced and may have even increased under the current Congress government. This issue is significant for exam preparation as it highlights the challenges faced by the construction industry and the government's handling of infrastructure projects.