Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar on Friday alleged the pothole menace in Karnataka is the results of BJP’s Uttar Pradesh mannequin governance. He shared a video which claimed that an enormous pothole was noticed close to UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s official residence in Lucknow.
The senior Congress chief took to social media and wrote, “Folks don’t perceive that the potholes in roads throughout Karnataka are literally a part of the BJP’s UP mannequin of growth. They themselves say they wish to flip Karnataka into UP and you’ll see that within the potholes.” The BJP is but to reply on DK Shivakumar’s allegations.
Observe – Hindustan Occasions can’t independently confirm the video.
The potholes on roads have been a serious concern for folks of Karnataka, particularly within the capital metropolis. Many deaths have been additionally reported as a consequence of accidents attributable to potholes in the midst of the highway.
The Karnataka Excessive Courtroom just lately directed the state authorities to register a First Investigation Report (FIR) on complaints relating to accidents as a consequence of potholes. The court docket additionally ordered the police division to not conceal the technicalities of accidents whereas registering the highway accident complaints. The court docket additionally reiterated that residents who meet with accidents as a consequence of potholes can file a criticism within the police station and the police division will examine the matter.