Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Vadodara Auto Accident Claims Life; Sparks Political Debate
A man in Vadodara died when his auto fell into a pit on a road where construction was ongoing.
The road was unfinished due to drainage work.
The opposition party is blaming the local government for the death.
The police filed a case saying the man was driving recklessly.
Heavy rain caused waterlogging, and the river's water level increased.
The man's family says the government's negligence led to his death because the roadwork was incomplete.
A 38-year-old man died after his auto overturned and fell into a pit in Vadodara.
The incident sparked political controversy, with the opposition blaming the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC).
The pit was on an unfinished road patch due to drainage work by the VMC.
The FIR filed by police stated the man was driving rashly, leading to the accident.
Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and the Vishwamitri river's water level rose.
- Who
- Anil Thakor Vasava, a 38-year-old man.
- What
- A man died after his auto overturned and fell into a pit.
- When
- Wednesday, in the wee hours.
- Where
- Vadodara, India
- Why
- Due to an accident caused by an unfinished road and possibly due to rash driving
Opposition's View
VMC's Response
Cause of Accident
Opposition's View
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is responsible for the death due to negligence and incomplete road work.
VMC's Response
The VMC states that the driver should have exercised caution.
VMC's Performance
Opposition's View
The VMC is inefficient and apathetic.
VMC's Response
VMC senior officials said the drainage work was done but the patch work was pending.
- Victim
- Anil Thakor Vasava, 38
- Location of Incident
- Vadodara, Sardar Estate area
- Cause of Pit
- Drainage work by VMC
- River Level at Kala Ghoda
- 10.76 feet
- Vishwamitri Danger Mark
- 26 feet