Gadkari Announces 120 kmph Expressway Limit With 20% Leeway
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new speed limit of 120 kmph on expressways, with a 20% leeway, at an event. The announcement has split opinion online, and many people have raised safety concerns about the higher limit. Critics say the change could put lives at risk.
Context
Context: Gadkari heads the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry, which sets national rules for highways. India has high road death rates, so any change to expressway speed limits is closely watched by drivers and safety groups.
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