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Bridge cracks days after inauguration spark political uproar in Bihar

Political tension rises as cracks appear in newly inaugurated Bihar bridge

Spandan Dubey

Cracks in the bridge of JP Ganga Path have raised questions on the Nitish government. The 20.5 km-long four-lane road was constructed at a cost of Rs 3,831 crore. Three days after the inauguration, cracks in the bridge have caused a stir in political circles.

Two days ago, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the road built from Digha to Didarganj on JP Ganga Path. The movement of vehicles has started till Didarganj. The Road Construction Department has constructed a 20.5 km long four-lane JP Ganga Path at a cost of Rs 3831 crore. Now a case of crack in the bridge of this Ganga path has come to light. However, the matter has heated up in political circles. On this, the ministers of the department themselves have come into action mode.

The Minister of Road Construction gave the answer

The atmosphere is hot before the elections in Bihar. Opposition leaders have attacked the double-engine government after a crack occurred in the bridge inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday. Leaders of opposition parties have targeted the Nitish government by making it an issue. However, when the matter heated up, the statement of Road Construction Department Minister Nitin Navin himself has come out.

Issues denied

Talking to reporters, the road construction minister denied the issues of cracks in the bridge. He has said that there is no crack in the bridge. He further said that a team of CGM level officers had gone to the spot. Kapil also went there. The minister said that there was a problem in the layer laid for support between the pillars. This happens when the new layer is laid. There is no problem with the bridge.

Submit reports as soon as possible

The road construction minister has ordered an inquiry into the matter. Officials have been asked to make reports as soon as possible and give them them. "I will go there myself and want to make it clear that there is no crack in the bridge. There were some problems between the two pillars but there is no crack anywhere.