July 3rd 2024.
The recent collapse of two more bridges in Siwan and Saran districts of Bihar has raised a significant concern. In the last 15 days, a total of eight bridges have collapsed in the state. The onset of monsoon and lack of proper maintenance have been identified as the main reasons behind these unfortunate incidents.
The state government has taken serious note of these bridge collapses and has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the exact causes. Those found responsible for these incidents will face strict punishment, as warned by the government. Two more bridges collapsed on Wednesday, one in Saran district and the other in Siwan district. The bridge in Saran was built ten years ago with the local area development fund of a legislator, while the one in Siwan was undergoing repair work.
According to Deputy Development Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the bridge in Siwan was constructed in 1982-83 and was undergoing repair work. However, the rise in water levels and strong currents in the Gandaki river may have contributed to its collapse. The exact cause will only be known after a thorough inquiry. These bridge collapses have become a major political issue for the opposition parties in the state.
In the past 15 days, multiple bridges have collapsed in different districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Bansbari, Araria, East Champaran, and Madhubani. The opposition parties have criticized the Nitish Kumar government for rampant corruption in the administration, which they believe is the root cause of these incidents. It is evident that the collapse of eight bridges in such a short span of time has caused a stir in the state. The government must take immediate action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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