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Highway collapse triggers political storm in Kerala, CM says state PWD has no role

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Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (PTI) A political row has erupted in Kerala following the recent collapse of a portion of National Highway-66 in Malappuram and damage to some other sections during heavy rains, with rival parties on Thursday launching a political fight over the incident. Ruling CPI(M) leader and State Public Works Department (PWD) Minister P […]
A section of the under-construction Edappally-Aroor bypass in Kerala collapsed, sparking a political controversy between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the state Public Works Department (PWD) had no role in the construction, which is being handled by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The opposition, led by Congress MLA Anwar Sadath, criticized the government for not taking responsibility and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. The collapse has raised concerns about the quality of construction and the safety of ongoing infrastructure projects in the state.

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