‘If There Are Roads, Accidents Are Bound To Happen’: NCP MLA Shankar Mandekar’s Remark After Boy’s Death Sparks Outrage In Pune | VIDEO
Pune: A 10-year-old boy died after the two-wheeler he was travelling on with his father and sister skidded on a pothole and came under a tempo in Mhalunge on Monday evening. The incident has triggered public anger over the poor condition of the area's roads. The victim, Rishabh Sandeep Patole, a resident of Rajyog Society in Thakar Nagar, Maan, was on his way to tuition when the accident took…
Pune: A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening when a 10-year-old boy, Rishabh Sandeep Patole, tragically lost his life after being struck by a tempo. The unfortunate event unfolded as Rishabh, along with his father and sister, was riding a two-wheeler on the Nande-Mhalunge road en route to tuition. Local residents pointed out that the skid was caused by the presence of potholes on the road, leading to the boy's demise.
This incident has sparked outrage among the public, who are questioning the administration and local representatives over the poor state of the roads. In response to the incident, Nationalist Congress Party MLA Shankar Mandekar made insensitive remarks, stating, “If there are roads, accidents are bound to happen,” which has only exacerbated the situation.
Residents confronted Mandekar, demanding answers regarding the road conditions, and claimed that he had previously asked them, “Didn't you see how the roads were here when buying a flat?” The MLA's insensitive comments have only fueled the outrage, with journalists and citizens alike questioning his administration and the safety of the roads in the Maan-Mhalunge area.
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