AAP MLA Hemant Khava flags poor road conditions, questions toll tax usage in Gujarat

AAP Jamjodhpur MLA Hemant Khava on Wednesday addressed concerns regarding the state of roads across Gujarat. He noted that residents in both cities and villages have raised complaints about road conditions.

Speaking on the issue, Khava stated, “On one hand, the condition of roads across Gujarat is extremely poor — whether in villages, cities, or on highways — every road is in a dilapidated state.”

AAP’s statement highlighted, "Complaints about the poor condition of roads continue to emerge not only during the monsoon but also on normal days. Across both cities and villages, roads are reportedly in a state of disrepair, leaving residents distressed."

Khava also cited the revenue collected through toll tax over the past five years. “Over the last five years, the state government has collected a massive amount of ₹8,702 crore from the people of Gujarat in the name of toll tax. Instead of using this money to improve roads, the government has spent it on self-glorification. In some cases, despite collecting nearly double the amount compared to the actual cost of road construction, toll tax continues to be charged,” he said.

He requested that the toll tax be reviewed and called on the state government to take measures to address road maintenance.