Pune boy, 11, dies on pothole-ridden road; MLA says 'accidents happen'
A young boy died on Pune's pothole-filled roads, leading to opposition criticism. Local MLA Shankar Mandekar stated accidents happen when roads exist, drawing anger. Residents complained about unaddressed road repair issues despite repeated pleas. Opposition leaders questioned government inaction and accountability for the tragic incident. They highlighted a lack of progress on promised…
Pune witnessed the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy on a pothole-ridden road in Mahalunge area on Monday. The opposition parties blamed the state government's inaction for the deteriorating road conditions, while the local MLA from NCP, Shankar Mandekar, made a controversial remark that accidents happen when there are roads. Mandekar visited the accident spot and stated that the case has been registered against the owner of the bigger vehicle involved.
The local residents expressed anger over the poor road conditions and criticized the authorities for failing to repair the roads despite repeated complaints. When questioned about the delay in improving the road, Mandekar claimed that he has been raising the issue in the assembly but the final decision lies with the concerned ministers.
The opposition parties, including the NCP and Shiv Sena, have criticized the state government over the poor road conditions, with NCP working president Supriya Sule questioning the delay in addressing the issues despite a meeting held on July 10, 2025. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray visited the area on Tuesday and stated that the administration did not respond to the demands of the local residents for road repairs, and the government's compensation offer of Rs 4-5 lakh to the family does not solve the issue.
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