Nitin Gadkari Defends Himself Over Criticisms of State Road Failures
· India · NDTV, India Today
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that he faces social media criticism even when roads belonging to state governments cave in. Speaking at an event, Gadkari highlighted the unfair public backlash he receives for infrastructure issues outside his ministry's jurisdiction. The 'missing link' project he addressed is part of broader efforts to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion. The report does not specify the exact location or state road he was referring to during his remarks.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight the persistent public scrutiny and accountability challenges faced by federal infrastructure ministers regarding regional road conditions managed by state authorities.
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