Nagpur, 14 June (HS):
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has admitted that the
Sadar flyover in Nagpur was not designed properly. Instead of reducing traffic,
it has made the situation worse. He said that a proposal of ₹34 crore has been
sent to fix the problem and improve traffic flow in the area.
The Minister, who
also represents Nagpur in the Lok Sabha, made this statement during a press
conference held to mark 11 years of the Narendra Modi Government. While
discussing ongoing road development projects in the region, Gadkari openly
called the Sadar flyover a “blunder” in execution, pointing out that its
landing near Kasturchand Park has caused traffic problems and forced commuters to
take confusing detours.
“This issue
has persisted far too long. The landing of the flyover was a mistake, and a
corrective proposal worth Rs 34 crore has already been sent for approval,” he said.
The faulty
landing of the flyover has blocked the road from Samvidhan Square to LIC
Square, diverting Kamptee-bound vehicles through narrow inner lanes of Sadar
and causing major traffic jams during peak hours.
Criticizes Rahul Gandhi: During the same press meet, Gadkari also took
a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who recently accused the BJP and the
Election Commission of “match-fixing” during the Maharashtra Assembly elections
and claimed that the BJP has only sold “false dreams” in its 11-year tenure.
Unfazed,
Gadkari retorted, “Even Rahul Gandhi’s party doesn’t take him seriously –
why should you?” He added, “We don’t sell dreams. What we have done is
available for the public to see, supported by solid statistics.”
The Union
Minister pointed out that under Modi’s leadership, India’s economy has climbed
to the third position globally, and significant national infrastructure
development has been achieved. “Let the Opposition study our work before making
accusations. We are committed to realizing the dream of a ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’,
and the people continue to trust our policies and performance,” he said.
“What Congress couldn’t accomplish in 60
years, the BJP has done in just 11. Our work is not just visible-it’s record-worthy,” Gadkari added.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar
