Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking on the collapse of The Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge, voiced strong displeasure and condemned the poor quality of the work, as well as the inordinate delay in completion.
Bihar bridge collapse PTI Photo
When a man-made accident occurs, after the first few days of chaos, rescue operations, customary meetings and discussions, it all gets forgotten about the lives affected and the people responsible. The focus then shifts to either a political blame game or it gets thrown under the carpet. About 14 months ago, parts of an under-construction bridge collapsed in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar during a thunderstorm due to a loose cable. The same four-lane bridge caved in again on Sunday.
Although no casualties have been reported, some media reports suggest that several workers have gone missing. The Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge, the foundation stone laid down by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in 2014, was built at a cost of mo...