Old Massive Pothole Video Sparks Fresh Road Safety Debate Amid Monsoon Risks
An old video of a massive pothole shared by Jayant Bhandari has reignited debate over road safety, infrastructure and monsoon hazards, alongside Nitin Gadkari’s push for AI-powered pothole mapping technology.
Jayant Bhandari shared the footage with satire, captioning it as “hightech, automatic burial in India,” perfected like a moon mission. The post drew reactions highlighting concerns over road conditions and the risks posed by poorly maintained infrastructure.
While some reactions blamed poor infrastructure for such hazards, others stressed personal responsibility, pointing to the need for greater caution around avoidable dangers.
Hightech, automatic burial in India, a technology perfected from the mission to the south pole of the moon. pic.twitter.com/pLbbS8cv2o
— Jayant Bhandari (@JayantBhandari5) September 7, 2026
The discussion has also drawn attention to technology-based solutions. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted measures such as AI-equipped vehicles that map potholes using 360-degree imagery, offering a technology-driven approach to identifying road defects.
The resurfacing of the old footage comes amid continuing monsoon challenges, keeping attention focused on road maintenance and the safety risks created by potholes. The debate underscores calls for better maintenance while highlighting the need to address road hazards before they become more serious threats to public safety.

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