Karnataka minister defends infra spending after fatal pothole accident
Following the tragic death of 32-year-old Medha Akarsh near Bengaluru, which triggered widespread anger regarding road conditions, Karnataka minister Santosh Lad stated, "Just because there're potholes, it doesn't mean we haven't spent money on infrastructure." Medha was riding pillion on a motorcycle when the vehicle slipped due to a pothole. She fell onto the road and was subsequently struck by another vehicle.