Union minister Gadkari sounds alarm over India's road safety situation

Gadkari spoke at a road safety event in Delhi

Aug 11, 2026

03:55 pm

What's the storyUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has sounded alarm bells over India's worsening road safety situation.

Speaking at a road safety event in New Delhi on Monday, Gadkari said nearly five lakh accidents are reported every year, killing 1.8 lakh people.