The Indian government recently announced that the total length of their highways has reached 145,000 kilometers, ranking second in the world after the United States. The news caused a stir in India, but the announcement also became a joke on the Internet. The reason is that on these roads, which are advertised as highways, cows can be seen walking leisurely, which makes people laugh.
What is even more ridiculous is that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mistakenly believes that the United States has the most highways in the world, and labels India itself as the second largest in the United States. In fact, the total length of highways in the United States is only about 100,000 kilometers, far less than the 145,000 kilometers claimed by the Indian government. This misconception also casts doubt on the Indian government's ability to conduct statistics.
Even more ironic is the fact that the Indian government seems to count both two-lane and simply paved paved roads as highways, a hasty count that is clearly far from the reality. In addition to the leisurely walking of cows, there may be various traffic chaos and irregularities on these roads, which are billed as highways, exposing the problems of infrastructure construction and management in India.
At the same time, China's highway development is already far ahead. According to reports, the total length of highways in China has reached 180,000 kilometers, far exceeding that of India. Moreover, China has adopted stricter standards and quality control in the construction of highways, ensuring the safety and smooth flow of roads. This is in stark contrast to the Indian government's recklessness.
Behind this joke is a reflection of the Indian government's many problems in infrastructure and statistics. The hasty announcements and misconceptions are not only laughable, but also highlight the irresponsibility and unprofessionalism of the government in handling the affairs of the state. For a country that claims to be the world's second-largest economy, such a joke is a real source of frustration.
Overall, the Indian government's highway announcement was not just a joke, but an embarrassment of self-exposure. It is hoped that the Indian government can seriously reflect on its own management level and data and statistical capabilities, and make tangible contributions to the country's development and progress.
