Mahadangal: A Nation in Crisis – Infrastructure Neglect and Political Accountability Under Fire | ABP NEWS

The country reels under a fresh wave of tragedies. Just a week after the Ahmedabad air crash, two more devastating incidents shook the nation. In Uttarakhand, a helicopter carrying six pilgrims crashed near Gaurikund, killing all onboard. Meanwhile, in Pune, a dilapidated bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed, causing four deaths and injuring over fifty. These disasters expose glaring lapses in safety standards and infrastructure maintenance. With five major accidents in just fifteen days—including the Bengaluru fire, Mumbai train mishap, and Manali zipline tragedy—questions arise about government accountability and system failures. Opposition parties have accused the administration of negligence, demanding strict audits and transparency in awarding contracts. In a heated Mahadangal debate, experts stressed the urgent need for thorough structural audits and timely repairs. They condemned corrupt practices, such as awarding bridge contracts to unqualified companies, and called for an impartial probe into political links behind these contracts. Local authorities must also take responsibility alongside the government. As the nation mourns its losses, Mahadangal demands: How many more lives must be sacrificed before real reforms are implemented?

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