Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Sana Satish Requests Toll-Free Travel for Sankranti
Sana Satish, a member of the Rajya Sabha, asked the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, to allow free travel on toll plazas for one week starting January 11.
This is for the Sankranti festival, a big celebration for Telugu people.
Many people travel between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh during this time, and there is usually a lot of traffic.
Sana Satish thinks that making the tolls free for a week would help reduce traffic jams and make travel safer and easier for everyone.
He hopes the minister will consider this request to help people during the festival.
Sana Satish requested toll-free travel for one week during Sankranti.
The request was made to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Sankranti is a major festival for Telugu people, with millions traveling between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Traffic congestion at toll plazas on NH-65 is expected due to festive rush and road repairs.
Toll-free travel is proposed to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and ensure safer transportation.
- Who
- Sana Satish, a Rajya Sabha member, requested Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- Sana Satish requested toll-free travel for one week during Sankranti.
- When
- The request is for one week from January 11.
- Where
- The request pertains to the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway (NH-65).
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve safety during the festive season.
- Requester
- Sana Satish
- Recipient
- Nitin Gadkari
- Festival
- Sankranti
- Duration Requested
- One week from January 11
- Route
- Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway (NH-65)