In a good samaritan act that explains why Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been an immensely popular leader in the state of Madhya Pradesh throughout his political career, the former Madhya Pradesh CM stopped his convoy mid-way to help an accident victim. Chouhan was on his way to Jait, his paternal village from Bhopal when he witnessed the accident near Mandideep village. Realising the need of the situation, Chouhan stopped his convoy mid-way to help the accident victim. The BJP leader picked up the young boy who had met with an accident and also helped secure transport for him to a nearby hospital. There have been several such instances in the past, when the former Madhya Pradesh CM has gone out of his way to assist people. This explains his connect with the people of the state. ANI has also released a video of the incident, which has gone viral on twitter, with people showering praise on Chouhan for the considerate and caring move.
#WATCH: Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan stops his convoy and helps a motorcyclist who was injured in an accident on Bhopal-Jait road. pic.twitter.com/YYXH2M1cOv
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2019
The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister, Shivraj Singh Chauhan has truly set an example on how to be a good samaritan. Lack of road safety has been a pertinent issue in our country for quite some time now. Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, had stated earlier this year that more than one lakh people lose their lives each year because of accidents. In order to improve road safety in the country, the government has planned to spend more than Rs. 20,000 crore in an ambitious plan to fix accident-prone black spots on highways, underpasses, roads, flyovers and others, across the country. Modi government is clearly trying to ensure that world class road infrastructure is created in the country, in order to make the Indian roads safe for commuting and bring down the number of accidents.
While policy makers and governments are trying to improve road safety in the country, the commuters should also play their part in improving road safety standards of the country. Immediate help in case of major accidents can make all the difference. While the policymakers bring about crucial changes in order to enhance road safety, the ordinary citizens as commuters can reduce the number of road accident-related casualties by taking the necessary steps in times of need. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has demonstrated how anybody can be a good samaritan if one has love for the country and its people.
