Panic Over Cracks in JP Setu: Major Flaw Detected Just Two Days After Inauguration

Dayanand Singh

Patna, April 12, 2025: In a serious blow to infrastructure credibility in Bihar, cracks have appeared in the newly constructed JP Setu (Ganga Path) in Patna — a bridge built at a whopping cost of ₹3,831 crore — just two days after its grand inauguration. The cracks were found near pier number A-3, close to Didarganj, sparking fear among the public and concern within the administration.

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It is worth noting that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had inaugurated the section of the bridge between Didarganj and Kangan Ghat only two days ago. The grand ceremony saw the presence of both Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, Road Construction Minister Nitin Navin, Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, Digha MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia, and several senior departmental officials and dignitaries. The Chief Minister formally dedicated the much-anticipated project to the public by pressing a remote button on stage.

However, soon after the bridge was opened to vehicular traffic, cracks began to appear on both lanes of the bridge. Reports suggest that the cracks are not limited to a single spot but have extended over several meters, raising serious concerns about the structural integrity of the Ganga Path.

This is not the first time a newly constructed bridge in Bihar has developed faults. Recently, a similar incident occurred in Araria district, where cracks were found in another newly built bridge. The repeated emergence of such issues — including bridges cracking, roads caving in, and questions over construction quality — has put the functioning of the state government under scrutiny.

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Experts and citizens alike are questioning whether the government rushed the inauguration of this crucial bridge in an attempt to gain electoral mileage ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The fact that the inauguration went ahead amid strong winds and rainfall further suggests haste.

The bigger question now is: was public safety compromised in the rush for electoral gains? If so, it is a deeply serious matter that warrants a high-level investigation to ensure such lapses are not repeated and to restore public confidence.

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