Watch: Karnataka MLA Gives 13 Honda Bikes To Cops From 'Development Fund', Each Costs Over Rs 2L
Talking about the price bracket of motorcyle, each vehicle costs more than Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a total of more than Rs 25 lakh for 13 units.
In a move to boost area development, North MLA Asif Sait, who represents Belgaum Uttar as a member of the Indian National Congress, distributed 13 Honda bikes to the police. According to the details available on the internet, these bikes have been given using local area development funds.
A viral video surfaced on X, where multiple black-coloured Honda CB350s can be seen parking in a line, while the cops stand at behind, what it seems like waiting for the order to ride them. As the clip moves further, MLA, along with a top officer, shows the green flag to the cops and joins the ride by leading the convoy.
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According to the details available on the internet, these bikes have been given using local area development funds. Each vehicle costs more than Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a total of more than Rs 25 lakh for 13 units. It comes with a 348.66cc engine that generates a maximum power of 20.7 bhp at 5500 rpm and 29.4 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm, and has a top speed of 130 kmph.
Social Media Reaction
Ever since the clip surfaced on the internet, it has received a mixed reaction. While some slammed the MLA for wasting public money by giving expensive bikes to the cops instead of an affordable one. Some appreciated his work for at least trying to level up the development game in his constituency.
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