Congress Raises Corruption and Unemployment Concerns Ahead of Puducherry Elections
As election season heats up in Puducherry, Congress leader Dolly Sharma has made serious allegations against the ruling government, claiming widespread corruption and lack of development in the region.
Speaking on Thursday, Sharma alleged that people are being forced to pay a “30% commission” to get their work done, calling the situation deeply concerning. She questioned how such practices could continue despite the presence of the Bharatiya Janata Party both at the Centre and as part of the ruling alliance in Puducherry.
She also raised the long-pending issue of statehood for Puducherry, asking why no progress has been made over the past five years despite political alignment between the central and local governments.
Highlighting everyday struggles, Sharma pointed to rising unemployment, especially among the youth. She claimed that while job opportunities remain limited, access to liquor is widespread—something she said reflects misplaced priorities.
According to her, many promises made by the ruling coalition during the last elections have not been fulfilled, leading to growing public dissatisfaction.
The political battle is intensifying as the Indian National Congress has joined hands with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for the upcoming elections. Under their alliance, Congress will contest 16 seats, while DMK will fight for the remaining 14.
Puducherry, which has a 33-member legislative assembly (including nominated members), is set to vote soon, with results expected alongside other key states. As campaigning continues, issues like corruption, unemployment, and governance are taking center stage in the political discourse.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
