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Pune boy, 11, dies due to pothole; MLA's dismissive remark sparks outrage

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An 11-year-old boy in Pune lost his life in an accident caused by a pothole-ridden road. Local MLA Shankar Mandekar drew widespread criticism after suggesting that accidents are an inevitable consequence of roads existing. Residents have long complained that their repeated requests for road repairs have gone unheeded by authorities. Opposition leaders condemned the government's inaction and called for accountability over the tragedy. The incident has reignited concerns about the lack of progress on promised infrastructure improvements in the region.

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