The exchange between Scindia and the residents has since spread widely on social media. (Img: Pinterest)
Bhopal: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s visit to Madhya Pradesh’s Guna witnessed a tense moment when a group of youths stopped his convoy and raised concerns over the condition of a local road.
A video of the interaction went viral on social media, showing residents questioning the delay in road repairs and seeking action from the minister.
The incident took place during Scindia’s Guna visit when some youths approached his convoy and highlighted problems related to the damaged road.
According to reports, the residents expressed their frustration over the condition of the route and said that the issue had been pending for a long time.
During the conversation, Scindia listened to their concerns and responded to the remarks made by the youths. He also asked people to maintain proper language while discussing public issues.
After the interaction, Scindia instructed officials to examine the road issue and take necessary steps for improvement.
Reports said officials were directed to prepare an estimate for road construction work, with a proposal of around Rs 3 crore being discussed for the project.
The minister assured residents that their concerns would be looked into and asked the administration to work on resolving the problem.
The video of the exchange quickly gained attention online, putting the spotlight on road infrastructure issues in Guna.
Public representatives often face direct questions from residents during field visits, especially over basic facilities such as roads, water supply and local development work.
The incident has once again highlighted how local issues can become a major point of discussion during political visits.
