Road Deaths In India: A lot of road accidents may be seen in India in 2024. The number of deaths in road accidents has reached the highest ever number of 1.77 lakh. 2024 was the most dangerous year in the country’s traffic history. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has given these shocking figures in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. These show that despite awareness campaigns, changing traffic fines and infrastructure upgrades, the current road safety crisis in India remains bad. The death toll in 2023 was 1.73 lakh.

Rapid increase in deaths across the country

The Road Transport Minister said that 1,77,177 people died in road accidents in 2024. This data includes accident information received from states and union territories and information received from West Bengal through the EDAR portal. With this, 54,433 deaths occurred on the National Highway alone. This is approximately 31% of all road accident deaths in the country.

Uttar Pradesh tops

Among all the states, Uttar Pradesh has seen the highest number of deaths in both 2023 and 2024. 23,652 deaths were recorded here in 2023. With this, this figure increased to 24,118 in 2024. If we talk about Tamil Nadu, there were 18,347 deaths in 2023. In 2024 this figure will reach 18,449. The death toll in Maharashtra increased from 15,366 to 15,715.

Signs of crisis in Madhya Pradesh

The fastest increase was seen in Madhya Pradesh. There were 13,798 deaths here in 2023 and this figure increased to 14,791 in 2024. A slight increase was also seen in Karnataka and Rajasthan. The death toll in Karnataka increased from 12,321 to 12,390 and in Rajasthan from 11,762 to 11,790. With this the number in Bihar increased from 8,873 to 9347. In Andhra Pradesh also this number increased from 8,137 to 8,346.

The data of 2024 shows that despite progress in infrastructure, there is no decline in road accidents. According to reports, over speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, poor maintenance of the vehicle and not responding properly in emergency are the main reasons for this. There is a lot of emphasis being placed on the need for stricter policing, greater use of intelligent traffic systems, better driver training and more public awareness.

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As the day is progressing, NDA is moving towards a strong majority in Bihar. In the trends so far in Bihar’s 243 assembly seats, NDA is ahead on 206 seats and Grand Alliance is ahead on 30 seats. BJP has made a historic performance in Bihar and seems to be the largest party with 95 seats. JDU is leading on 82 seats, LJP (R) on 20 seats, Hum on 5 and RLM on 4 seats. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has considered BJP’s victory in Bihar as historic.

People have made us victorious: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “The way the people of Bihar have supported the NDA is historic. The people of Bihar have shown their support for the development done by the double engine government. The work done under the leadership of PM Modi and Nitish Kumar in the last 10 years has been successful and the people have made us victorious. I want to thank the people of Bihar for this.”

The trends of Bihar elections will now translate into results in some time. The public rejected all the promises of Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate from the Grand Alliance, and has once again shown confidence in the NDA. BJP and JDU had contested elections on 101-101 seats, in which the strike rate of victory of the candidates of both the parties has been excellent.

RJD’s worst performance

Talking about the Grand Alliance, RJD seems to be limited to 24 seats, Congress to 2, VIP to 0, Left to 2 and IIP to 0 seats. At the same time, Prashant Kishore’s magic also could not show any effect in Bihar. Bihar BJP in-charge Vinod Tawde has given a big statement. He said, “We had fought the elections under the leadership of Nitish ji. All five parties will together decide who will be the Chief Minister.

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People often blame the government when roads are bad, but now Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has decided that responsibility will be fixed where the fault lies. Under this thinking, he has ordered the National Highway Authority (NHAI) and road construction companies to create their own YouTube channels and share video reports of every project with the public.

Now QR code will be installed on every road
Gadkari has announced that now boards with QR codes will be installed on every national highway. By scanning that code, any person will be able to see which contractor built that road, which consultant designed it, and which government official is maintaining that road. Gadkari said, ‘If the road is bad and people are complaining on social media, then they should know whose responsibility it is. Why should I be abused? The QR code will contain all the information so that the public can directly ask questions at the right place.

Big Win!@nitin_gadkari ji is implementing my QR scan idea!

On July 12, I posted: If ₹5 biscuit has all details, why not 100 Cr road?

I demanded QR codes for roads. After months of efforts, it’s finally happening!

This is just the beginning of Accountability & Transparency! pic.twitter.com/aIBUV5GFx1

— Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) October 28, 2025

If toll is paid then the road should be of international quality – Gadkari
Gadkari clearly said that when people are paying toll tax, they should get international standard roads. “Weather or bad asphalt cannot be an excuse,” he said. If the road is not comfortable, repair it immediately. Expenses may increase, but comfort will not be compromised.

Emphasis on accountability and transparency- Gadkari
Gadkari said that now accountability and transparency will be mandatory in road projects. For this, he talked about starting performance audit, so that it can be checked where there are shortcomings in design or maintenance and those who do good work can be honored. He said, ‘When audits are regular, transparency will increase and excuses will end.’

Videos of every project will be seen on YouTube
Road Transport Secretary V. Umashankar also told in the program that now NHAI and builders will have to upload videos of every project online, so that the public can see the progress and give their opinion. He said, ‘Many times we get information about projects from the videos of independent YouTubers. Therefore, now we are making video uploading a part of the contract document.

25,000 km road upgrade under Rs 2 lakh crore plan
Gadkari said that the government is working to convert 25,000 km of highways into four lanes under a Rs 2 lakh crore plan. This will connect ports, and promote religious tourism and adventure travel across the country. He said that now precast technology is being made mandatory in highway construction, so that the quality increases and the work is completed faster.

The number of leaders coming from other parties in BJP is continuously increasing. On this, Union Minister and senior party leader Nitin Gadkari has given a sharp but precise message to the party. His new statement also reflects the displeasure of the workers.

BJP workers in Solapur district had recently protested against the Aayaram-Gayaram culture, saying it was causing injustice to hardworking and loyal workers. In this context, Nitin Gadkari expressed his displeasure during a program in Nagpur and gave a direct message to the BJP leadership.

‘Homemade chicken is equal to pulses, raw chicken from outside’

Nitin Gadkari said that home-made chicken is equal to pulses, as is local chicken from outside. While explaining, Gadkari said that Savji people make good chicken masala from outside, hence one likes it more from outside. Giving a direct message to the party leadership, he said that do not forget the old workers. They are the real strength, take care of them, respect them. If you ignore them, you can fall down as fast as you are going up. This warning is being considered as a strong signal for the BJP leadership.

‘Don’t do injustice to loyal workers’

Gadkari clearly said that the old, loyal and hardworking workers of the party should not be neglected. Enthusiasm about incoming leaders is fine, but ignoring the hard work and dedication of old workers can prove dangerous.

Nitin Gadkari gave this statement during the Bhoomi Pujan program of road construction in Kalmeshwar in Nagpur district. Gadkari is known for his clear and frank speaking style. BJP is currently engaged in the mission of controlling the district councils and municipal corporations in Maharashtra, of which Mumbai Municipal Corporation is the most important, but the policy of continuously including leaders from other parties has increased the feeling of insecurity among the old workers. Not only in Solapur, but in many districts there is resentment among the workers against this incoming culture.

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The election atmosphere in Bihar is completely heated. Both NDA and Grand Alliance have announced seat distribution and candidates. The process of nomination is going on and the leaders are busy seeking votes among the public, but this time the biggest question is, if NDA wins, will Nitish Kumar become the Chief Minister?

Even though NDA has entered the election field under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, uncertainty about his becoming the Chief Minister is continuously increasing. This suspense has been deepened by the statements of two big leaders, Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Both the leaders clearly said that after the elections, the legislative party will decide who will become the Chief Minister, due to which the discussions have intensified in the political circles.

What did Nitin Gadkari say?

In a program on a private TV channel, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “NDA government will definitely be formed in Bihar, but it is yet to be decided who will become the Chief Minister.” This decision will be taken together by the high command of NDA, BJP and JDU after the elections.” Gadkari further said, “I alone cannot take this decision. “Such decisions are taken by the parliamentary board of the party.”

Amit Shah also changed his stance

In another private program organized in Patna, when Home Minister Amit Shah was asked about Nitish Kumar becoming the CM, he said, “Who am I to make anyone the Chief Minister?” There are so many parties. After the elections, the legislative party will sit and choose its leader.” However, Shah also added that right now we are contesting the elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and he is our election face.

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Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari recently shared his views on reservation and caste subject in a program. He said that I belong to the Brahmin caste and God did the biggest favor on us that we did not get reservation.

Gadkari further said that Brahmins do not have much importance in Maharashtra, but their position in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is very strong. Giving examples, he said, “Whenever I go there, I see the dominance and influence of castes like Dubey, Mishra, Tripathi. Just as the Maratha caste is important in Maharashtra, the power and influence of Brahmins is very high there.”

What did Minister Nitin Gadkari say about GST?

Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in ABP Reshapping India Conclave said that if the country and the state get the most GST, then it comes from the automobile industry. He said that the sales of electric two-wheelers are getting 15 percent higher than petrol vehicles. This will reduce pollution and in the coming time the prices of electric and petrol and diesel vehicles will be almost equal.

Gadkari said this about road accidents

Regarding road accidents, Gadkari said that several steps have been taken for security. Now in cars, there are six airbags instead of four. He said that people not wearing helmets is a big problem, so it has been made mandatory to give helmets on purchasing bikes and fine has also been increased. Gadkari said that people do not stop on red light and this problem will remain until people are trained properly.

Gadkari described everyone’s participation in the road safety campaign. He admitted that the deaths in road accidents cannot be completely prevented, but the government will continue to make efforts till the people improve their own.

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In ABP Network’s “Resepying India Conclave” Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari made several important announcements regarding major changes related to road and infrastructure in India. He informed that the government is working on toll relieving passengers, tunnel construction, new ropeway line and water taxi services in hilly states.

Gadkari spoke on new toll pass

Gadkari said, “People go out of their car for tourism and have to bear the burden of toll. Now they will have to pay a low toll charge and there will be no need to stop at the toll plaza.”

Big statement about road and tunnel construction

The Union Minister said that at this time the work of 450 km long tunnel is going on. Although the expenditure is high, tunnel construction is being given priority in states like Himachal, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Also, new rules have been made for diversion so that there is no dependence on temporary solutions.

Ropeway will be built between Dhaulakuan-Manesar

Gadkari informed that there is a plan to build ropeway from Dhaulakuan to Manesar. Its speed can be up to 200 km per hour, although the speed will be slightly reduced due to many stations being built in the middle.

Water taxi and C-plane project in Mumbai

He informed that the Maharashtra government is going to start a water taxi service in Mumbai. Apart from this, a plan was also made to run about 100 C-plane. C-plane service was introduced from Sardar Sarovar in Ahmedabad, but due to the financial problems of the state government, the scheme could not progress.

Nitin Gadkari’s response to road accidents

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government is constantly taking steps to reduce road accidents. Special attention has been paid to improvement in road engineering, flyover construction and repairing black spots. He told that now six airbags are being replaced in cars instead of four. However, the big challenge is the negligence of the people, Such as not wearing helmets while riding a bike or breaking traffic signal. Gadkari said that the helmet has been made mandatory with the sales of the bike and the fine has also been strict.

Those who take the injured to the hospital will get security

Gadkari said that now the police will not disturb the people who take the injured to the hospital after the road accident. New rules have been implemented for this. He told that earlier people did not help with fear that the police should not make a mess. At the same time, the government has also improved on insurance.

Gadkari’s statement on electric vehicles

Gadkari said that the sale of electric two-wheelers is getting 15% more than petrol vehicles. This will not only reduce pollution, but in the coming time the prices of electric and petrol and diesel vehicles will also be almost equal.

Important role of automobile industry

Gadkari said that the GST automobile industry in the country gives the most. His dream is that in the next five years, India became number-one in the world in the field of biofuel and the goal of pollution-free and self-sufficient India should be met.

Dedication to social work

Gadkari said that 90% of his time is spent in social work. They run schools in tribal areas and work for the laborers and farmers is their priority. He clarified that despite not being a monk-monk, he will continue to work continuously for the society.

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Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari made a big announcement in ABP News’s special program ‘ABP RERSEpping India Conclave’. He said that there is a plan to run pod taxi between Dhaula Kuan from Manser.

Gadkari said on Tuesday (September 16), “We are going to drive 300 cable cars in the country. Tomorrow (Wednesday) we have a meeting here. There is a presentation between Dhaula Kuan in Delhi to Haryana Manesar. I am taking a presentation of five technology. Five big companies in the world will be included. We will be able to go into the air. There will be pod above, 18 to 25 people will sit in it, we can go at a speed of 200 kilometers. But if you stop here, there will not be that much speed. ”

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He said about other projects, “There is a plan of ropeway in Kedarnath. Its price is 5 thousand crores. The ticket will be quite cheaper. Where it used to take five and a half hours to go, now that journey will be held in 24 to 27 minutes. Investor is spending on this project. We are not doing anything. We are getting 800 crores from above.

Water taxi plan in Mumbai

Nitin Gadkari also gave information about the water taxi in Mumbai. He said that a jetty was made at the airport due to my insistence. The chairman of BPT studied it and there was talk of 5-6 thousand water taxi. Through this, like Venice, you can sit in a water taxi. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to the company about this, because it is a project of the state government. The company is now selected and the new airport is starting. Now the Maharashtra government has planned to start a water taxi.

Plan for public transport

Nitin Gadkari said, “Public transport should be easy. He had gone to Czechoslovakia, there are flash charging. There are many places in Europe. There is a bus for 135 seats. There is an entry from the front. There will be an entry with a card or mobile phone. Good chairs have been installed in the bus and TV is installed in front. Its price is 30 percent lower than diesel bus. It is charged in 20 seconds at every bus stop. Pilot projects are being done in Nagpur. Tata has got this project. Started manufacturing in Dharwad. ”

He further said, “The demand for metro for public transport is high. Its cost is Rs 550 crore per kilometer. Its cost is only Rs 2 crore per kilometer. You can reach Jaipur from Delhi in two and a half hours. ”When will this bus service start? Regarding this, Nitin Gadkari said that I am a minister for 11 years, who I speak.

Nitin gadkari: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed to start flash-charging-based electric articulated bus system on highways being built in all parts of the country. Its purpose is to strengthen public transportation in all cities of India. Gadkari mentioned this at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) 24th courtie Seth Smriti Lecture.
He said, it is very important to change the public transport system in the country. My wish is to create a new public transportation system in the new highways connecting cities.

Will not spend hours in charging

Flash-charging electric bus system will be used in automatic fast-charging stations made at bus stops. With this, the battery will be charged immediately while climbing the passenger. Due to this, there will be no need to stop for charging at the bus depot for long, so that the buses will continue to run on the busiest roads. Hitachi Energy and Siemens together have prepared it for high-capacity bus routes.

Buses fare will be less

Gadkari also informed that the expenses coming on this new bus system will be less than metro buses, while the fare will be reduced by 30 percent against diesel -powered buses. He informed that this electric bus system on highways like Delhi-Dehradun, Bangalore-Chennai and Delhi-Jaipur will work as a fast and affordable option and it will also be good for the environment.

Flash charging buses specialty

• Ultra-Fast Flash Charging Technology is its biggest feature. With this, a distance of up to 40 kilometers from just 15 seconds can be comfortable.
• Its second biggest feature is that more and more passengers will be able to travel by sitting in AC. It will have the capacity of 135 passengers seated. That is, the journey will also be easy and there will be no problem of the crowd. The bus will have reserved seats for disabled passengers and will also be helpful for them.
• Separate counters of tea or coffee will also be made in the bus. This will not cause much trouble for the passengers in long distance journey.

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (September 11, 2025) claimed that political campaigns were conducted against him on social media amidst opposition to the introduction of ethanol-free fuel from the government.

Addressing the 65th annual conference of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIYAM) in Delhi, Gadkari said, “E20 petrol, in which 20 percent ethanol is mixed with traditional fuel, was exaggerated against it.”

Paid campaign against Gadkari on social media

He insisted, ‘The fuel from ethanol is safe and it has also been approved by the train manufacturer companies. Also, ARAI and Supreme Court have given clarity on the E20 program. Alleging that he said that a paid campaign was launched against me on social media, so do not pay attention to it.

In fact, while hearing a petition filed in the Supreme Court regarding the demand for ban on the approval of the E20 in fuel and the demand for mandatory at the petrol pumps, the court dismissed these petitions, after which the legal hurdle facing the government was removed.

Ethanol mixture will reduce fuel emissions

At the same time, vehicle making companies and fuel suppliers also said that the warranty of vehicles designed for E20 will be valid. Also, only the use of fuel reduces the mileage of vehicles and it damages the old wisdom. Industry experts and some service garages also reported complaints from the owners of the model before 2023.

The government says that the ethanol mixture will reduce oil imports, reduce emissions and increase farmers’ income. The government was criticized on social media last week for the compulsory sales of E20 petrol.

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