In a uncommon present of appreciation from an Opposition chief, Congress’ Shashi Tharoor thanked Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari for completing work on NH66. Shashi Tharoor’s appreciation comes at a time when the Centre and the Opposition are on the loggerheads over the Parliament safety break challenge.
Shashi Tharoor on X stated, “Took the opportunity, amid the LokSabha disruption, to thank @nitin_gadkari for his excellent cooperation in completing work on the NH66 from Kazhakuttam to Karode (which will one day offer a 4-lane link from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari). I initiated this project. Requested his help with a few remaining issues in which constituents have requested overpasses, traffic lights or better access. He has promised to help. Thank you @nitin_gadkariji!”
The NH 66, beforehand known as NH 17, spans round 643 km in Kerala. It will likely be widened by 45m and accomplished in elements, with 4 sections anticipated to be accomplished by 2023. The remaining 10 by 2024, six by 2025, and the elevated part is to be accomplished by 2026.
