Highway Horror: 22 Lives Lost Due to Government Negligence

The recent revelation from the Centre highlights a grim reality—22 individuals have lost their lives across 48 national highway projects since 2021, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Bihar being the worst affected states. Kerala recorded the highest number of incidents at eight, followed by Maharashtra with seven, and Bihar with five.

Citizens are left to wonder: What measures were promised to ensure safety on these highways? Where is the accountability for these tragic failures? With lives at stake, it is imperative that the government addresses these alarming lapses. The safety of ordinary citizens should never be compromised for rapid infrastructure development.

As reported by NDTV, the question remains—who will be held responsible for these preventable deaths? The lack of oversight and the apparent negligence in project execution demand immediate attention and action from authorities to prevent further tragedies.

Source: NDTV