MP Rajendra Kumar Rai Criticizes Experts for Ignoring Causes of Road Accidents

Kathmandu. CPN (UML) MP Rajendra Kumar Rai has accused experts of ignoring the main causes of road accidents happening in the country. Speaking at the Infrastructure Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, MP Rai questioned the performance of experts on road safety issues and the suggestions they provide. According to MP Rai, not only the physical condition of the road but also the use of mobile phones by drivers while driving and loud music played inside the vehicle are mainly responsible for vehicle accidents. He suggested that future laws should prohibit the use of mobile phones while driving and completely ban loud music and dancing inside vehicles during picnics or other trips. He claims that such activities distract the driver and cause accidents. Presenting his views at the meeting, he said, 'There are two main causes of vehicle accidents now. One is mobile phones and the other is music played like DJ inside the vehicle. This distracts the driver, but those who are called experts do not pay attention to this. The roads built by the British government have not been destroyed yet, but there is a problem of landslides and road blockages every year in the Leuti Khola area. Why have the secretaries and technicians in the same ministry repeatedly failed to find a permanent solution?' MP Rai questioned the durability of current projects, citing the example of the Dharan-Dhankuta road built by the British government in 2035 BS in terms of road construction quality. Mentioning the context of large construction works being completed overnight in China, he pointed out the need for improvement in Nepal's delays and work style. Emphasizing that national highways including the Koshi Highway should not be obstructed under any pretext, he urged the committee chairman to arrange for the immediate clearing of roads if they are obstructed. He stated that for nation-building, not only words but also brains and hard work should be used.