NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday alleged that corruption in infrastructure projects under the Narendra Modi government was leading to the deterioration of public assets, citing the condition of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.In a post on X, the party claimed that the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026, had developed massive potholes within two months of its inauguration.“Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026. But just two months later, massive potholes appeared on this expressway, which was built at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore. This shows that rampant corruption and embezzlement of funds took place in the construction of this expressway,” the Congress said.The party alleged that the issue was not an isolated incident and claimed that infrastructure projects across the country were deteriorating.“This is not the first such case; across the country, whether it’s bridges or roads, highways or water tanks, railway stations or airport roofs–infrastructure is collapsing everywhere,” the party said.Targeting the Centre, the Congress alleged, “All in all, the matter is clear: the Modi government is fatal for the country and the people.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on April 14, marking the launch of the project.The 213-km, six-lane access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor has been developed at a cost of over Rs 12,000 crore. The corridor passes through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and has been designed with features aimed at significantly reducing man-animal conflict.Highlighting the project’s benefits at the inauguration, the Prime Minister had said the corridor would significantly reduce travel time and costs for commuters, resulting in fuel savings and lower freight charges.“This is not just a road; it opens new avenues for trade, industry, warehousing, and logistics across the entire region,” PM Modi had said.(With inputs from ANI)
