IndiaA fatal road accident occurred on August 30, 2026, near Guwahati, Assam, when a minibus collided with a truck. Four people died immediately, and three others later succumbed to their injuries. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the accident to poor maintenance of the National Highway by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). He stated that the NHAI had contracted the maintenance work to a contractor who did not perform adequately. Following the incident, local residents protested at the nearby Nazirakhat toll plaza, and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the state of Assam's national highways, accusing the BJP government of misusing toll revenue without ensuring road safety. The chief minister announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of those killed.
Bias read (Progressive): The article highlights criticism of the NHAI and the BJP government's management of infrastructure, including allegations of corruption involving a 'Minister-contractor nexus.' It includes statements from opposition figures like Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, who directly criticizes the ruling party's 'f
