Udupi Commuters’ Nightmare: Youth Highlights Santhekatte Road Issues in Song
Udupi: Madan Manipal, a Katapadi resident, has composed a song highlighting the deplorable condition of Santhekatte Highway. His previous song about the Katapadi-Shirva road’s poor state garnered widespread attention on social media, leading to repairs.
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Inspired by commuters’ nightmares and his own experiences, Madan wrote and sang a heartfelt song about Santhekatte’s road issues. The underpass construction work has become a hazard due to poor execution, causing countless accidents. Madan has received photos of incidents and even witnessed one firsthand.
Clarifying his intentions, Madan emphasized that his song aims to bring attention to the problem, not criticize anyone. He hopes it will bring relief to the troubled road.
Renowned lawyer B. Nagaraj, a daily commuter on this road, praised Madan’s efforts. “Madan’s song about Katapadi-Shirva road led to its repair. Now, he has sung about Santhekatte road issues. I hope this road too will be repaired soon.”
Madan’s song has received widespread acclaim on social media.