Gujarat Bridge Collapse: 17 Dead, Congress Blames BJP’s “Negligence”

A tragic bridge collapse over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat claimed seventeen lives on July 10, 2025. The incident has sparked outrage and political finger-pointing.

The Congress party swiftly condemned the BJP government, alleging widespread incompetence and corruption in infrastructure projects. They highlighted this as the seventh bridge collapse in the state since 2021.

The collapsed structure, built in 1986, served as a vital link between central Gujarat and the Saurashtra region. Investigations are underway to ascertain the exact cause of the disaster.

This devastating incident raises serious questions about the safety and maintenance of aging infrastructure across the state. The opposition’s demand for a thorough, transparent inquiry into the matter is gaining momentum, putting the ruling BJP on the defensive ahead of upcoming local elections.