After Shimla and Manali this road in Himachal becomes a new tourist spot: Watch viral video

Time of India

2 days ago

Something that can't even be imagined in fiction has happened in Himachal Pradesh, where electricity poles have been installed right in the middle of a newly constructed road, raising serious questions about
infrastructure planning
and inter-departmental coordination.
The incident gained widespread attention after a video was shared by X user @raavan_india. In the video, the user draws a satirical comparison between Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, where
trees
were reportedly planted in the middle of roads. 'While Bihar plants trees on roads, Himachal has taken it a step further by installing electricity poles,' he says, pointing out the illogical placement.
Viral video turns road into a local attraction
The man further comments that the road has unintentionally become a tourist spot. 'This is very entertaining, this place has become a tourist place. People visit here to see this wonder,' he remarks in the video.
He adds, with irony, that the poles may be strategically placed to test the reflexes and skills of drivers navigating the route.
— raavan_india (@raavan_india)
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Incident triggers online reactions
The video prompted a wave of online reactions, with one viewer questioning, 'Were poles erected first or the road was made first?' As reported in the video and responses, the incident has sparked a wider conversation about the need for better coordination between government departments involved in infrastructure development.
In Bihar, trees planted in the middle of the road
A similar case in Bihar's
Jehanabad
district, around 50 km from Patna, has also come under public criticism. A 7.48-kilometre stretch of the Patna–Gaya main road, built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, features several trees standing awkwardly and dangerously in the middle of the widened road.
According to inputs from agencies, the trees were not removed during construction due to a dispute between the district administration and the forest department. While permission was sought to cut down the trees, it was denied after the forest department demanded compensation for 14 hectares of forest land—something the administration failed to provide. As a result, the road was constructed around the trees.
— souravreporter2 (@souravreporter2)
The trees are not even aligned in a straight row, and their scattered placement has turned the road into a safety hazard. Locals say the stretch has already seen multiple accidents, particularly at night or when vehicles are travelling at high speeds. 'Anyone driving at night or at high speed can easily crash into these trees,' said a resident.
Despite rising concerns, no corrective action has been taken so far. Many residents feel the project has not only wasted public funds but also endangered lives due to the lack of coordination and planning.
Both incidents, though separated by geography, underscore the need for tighter oversight and communication between agencies involved in infrastructure development.