Raising doubts about the propriety of its actions just ahead of the state assembly elections, the Congress-led state government has sanctioned Rs 826 crore in special funds for development projects to be undertaken by its MLAs.

Project of choice: The funds will be used to develop amenities such as roads, toilets and community centres. The 168 MLAs from the ruling alliance at the Vidhan Sabha will be given Rs 5 crore each to spend on development projects