Villagers seek PM Modi's help to die by suicide

India Oct 18, 2025

More than 100 villagers from five Maharashtra villages have written to Prime Minister Modi, seeking permission to die by suicide.
Their desperate move comes after daily commutes on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway (NH-48) stretched from one hour to nearly six, making everyday life nearly impossible.

Villagers say NHAI has ignored their complaints

The gridlock has left hundreds stranded, including 169 schoolkids stuck for hours in busses and people missing medical care.
Villagers say the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has ignored their complaints, while accidents and delays keep piling up.
Their plea highlights how urgent government action is needed to fix the highway and restore normal life for everyone caught in the mess.