Mangaluru : The District Congress Committee members staged a protest against the delay work of Kadri Park road development work at Kadri on September 21, Monday.

Former MLA J R Lobo said that, the estimated cost of the project under the Smart City Project which was initially Rs 4 crore has now been increased to Rs 12 crores. There should not be any kind of money squandering in projects undertaken. The musical fountain and toy train which was inaugurated long back have stopped functioning since a long. There has been excessive spending of money on several development works in the city.

Stressing the need for the effective utilization of the sanctioned funds, he alleged that several projects initiated during the Congress rule are being delayed at present. He also accused the local MLA of failing to discharge his responsibilities effectively.

Former mayor Mahabala Maarla and other leaders took part in the protest.