Nitin Gadkari Expresses Concern Over Rising Road Accidents

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged a rise in road accidents in India, admitting that he has failed to meet his initial target of reducing them by 50%. He expressed embarrassment at international discussions on the issue, highlighting that road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives annually, with 60% of victims aged 18-34. Gadkari emphasized the need for societal change.