Bihar grapples with a bridge collapse crisis as Siwan and Saran districts witness multiple failures. The collapse of Gandaki ‘chhadi’ bridges and a colonial-era bridge adds to the state’s woes. Nitish Kumar’s review meeting with officials aims to address the issue, highlighting concerns over the stability of British-era bridges in Bihar. The emphasis is on maintaining quality and timely completion of under-construction bridges to avert future disasters.
