Potholed Politics: A Deadly Distraction from Accountability The death of an 11 year old boy on a pothole ridden road in Mahalunge, Pune, has sparked outrage against the state government's handling of infrastructure.
The tragedy is striking not just for its severity but also for the response from those in power – particularly MLA Shankar Mandekar, who blamed accidents on the mere presence of roads.
Mandekar's statement illustrates a disconnect between politicians and the public they serve.