DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today to discuss pressing road safety issues in her constituency, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on the urgent need for action to improve conditions along the Madurai-Tuticorin section of National Highway 38 (NH-38).

Kanimozhi handed over a letter to Gadkari, highlighting specific concerns such as hazardous blackspots and the deteriorating state of the highway, particularly at Duraisamypuram, Keela Eral, and Kurukuchalai. She urged the minister to expedite measures to address these trouble zones, emphasizing the risks they pose to commuters and the need for immediate maintenance and safety upgrades.

The discussion comes amid growing calls for enhanced road infrastructure across India, with Gadkari, often dubbed the "Highway Man of India," leading efforts to modernize the country’s transport network. Kanimozhi’s appeal aligns with broader efforts to reduce accidents and improve connectivity in Tamil Nadu, a state with significant traffic demands.

While details of Gadkari’s response remain undisclosed, the meeting underscores the collaborative push between regional leaders and the central government to tackle infrastructure challenges. Kanimozhi, a prominent voice in the DMK and half-sister to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, has been vocal about constituency needs, making this interaction a key step toward addressing local concerns.