Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 06 Aug 2026,Thursday Politics
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government after videos showed giant industrial fans being used to dry waterlogged sections of the ₹4,200-crore Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway. Calling it a "new wind of BJP progress," he mocked the administration on social media, questioning the quality of infrastructure despite massive public spending. The incident sparked political controversy, with the opposition alleging poor construction standards and mismanagement. The BJP defended the project, while officials said the measures were temporary to restore traffic quickly following heavy rainfall. The episode has intensified debate over infrastructure quality and accountability. (PC: X)
