Every monsoon, india relives the same horror story: roads collapse, water floods streets, autos overturn, people die—not because of fate, but because of corruption, negligence, and incompetence. Potholes, weak drainage, and poor-quality construction turn everyday commutes into deadly gambles.
In 2023 alone, 2,161 people died from potholes. Between 2014 and 22, andhra pradesh reported 565 deaths from potholes. These are not accidents—they are man-made disasters. And yet, every agency—from contractors to engineers to local governments—passes the buck while citizens continue to pay with their lives.
1. Potholes: The Silent Killers
What seems like a minor inconvenience is actually lethal. Thousands of deaths per year are directly linked to poorly constructed, neglected roads.
2. Corruption at the Core
Contractors use cheap materials, cut corners, and hope no one notices. Authorities look away, audits fail, and substandard work becomes the norm.
3. Waterlogging: Roads Turned Rivers
Without proper rainwater management and drainage planning, every heavy rain turns streets into death traps for pedestrians, two-wheelers, and vehicles alike.
4. Blame Game: Everyone Excused
NHAI? local government? Engineers? Contractors? Each points fingers elsewhere. Meanwhile, citizens die, livelihoods are destroyed, and traffic snarls become disasters in motion.
5. Monsoon: A Recurring Nightmare
Every year, the same stories repeat. Flooded roads, overturned autos, stranded commuters—no lessons learned, no accountability.
6. The Human Cost Is Real
Thousands lose their lives, millions lose dignity, and families suffer. These are preventable deaths caused by greed and inefficiency.
7. Solutions Exist—But Are Ignored
Strict audits of construction and maintenance work
Transparent contracting and tendering
Proper drainage systems and flood-prevention planning
Real accountability and punishment for negligence
8. Until Reform Happens, Dignity Remains a Dream
India can build expressways and show off metro lines—but until ordinary roads are safe, citizens will continue to pay the price. Safety, not PR, should be the priority.
👉 Every pothole on an indian road is a symbol of systemic failure. Until corruption, negligence, and lack of accountability are addressed, basic dignity for citizens will remain an unattainable dream.
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