Over 21 crore two-wheelers, 7 crore four-wheelers and above category of vehicles registered in India
New Delhi, Aug 4: The country has more than 21 crore two-wheelers and over 7 crore four-wheelers and above category of vehicles registered, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari said out of the total vehicles, 5,44,643 are electric two-wheelers while 54,252 are electric four-wheelers and above, as per the centralised data base -- VAHAN -- as on August 3, 2022.
Data further revealed that there were 2,95,245 two-wheelers and 18,47,539 four-wheeler and above category of vehicles with fuel types of CNG, ethanol, fuel cell hydrogen, LNG, LPG, solar, methanol etc.
Replying to a separate question, he said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. National Highways are generally maintained in traffic-worthy condition.
During the rainy season, damages sometimes occur to National Highways in few places due to flooding, landslides, heavy downpour etc. But the restoration works are promptly carried out and traffic restored to normal, he added.
The minister noted that development and upgradation of National Highways is a continuous process.
He said MoRTH has been taking up projects such as the construction of expressways, capacity upgradation of existing National Highways, rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing pavements, rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing bridges and structures and construction of Road Over Bridges (RoBs) on existing National Highways depending upon traffic demand.
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Syed Shafiulla calls out hypocrisy over street Namaz vs. Hindu festivals; Video goes viral
New Delhi: A recent episode of The Sujit Kumar Show, featuring Congress leader Syed Shafiulla as a guest, has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms. The video, which was uploaded on February 9, 2025, on the official YouTube channel of The Sujit Kumar Show, has garnered only around 5,200 views on the platform as of March 29, 2025 but has gone viral on other social media channels and pages.
The segment that has drawn the most attention revolves around a debate on the practice of offering Namaz on the streets. When the host questioned the justification of street prayers, Syed Shafiulla gave a sharp and assertive response, which resonated with many viewers and quickly spread across various platforms.
In the viral clip, Syed Shafiulla challenged the fairness of the host's questioning, arguing that religious activities on streets are not exclusive to Muslims. He pointed out that Hindu festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, and Kanwar Yatra also involve public celebrations that occupy streets.
"Don't you think there should be equality for everyone?" Syed Shafiulla asked. "Do Hindus not celebrate festivals on streets? Are all religious activities in India confined to temples? Do Kanwariyas walk inside their homes? Why are you asking only about Muslims?"
The host appeared visibly caught off guard and struggled to provide a response. Syed Shafiulla further elaborated on how Hindu religious practices also spill over onto public roads, questioning why similar scrutiny is not applied to them. His counterargument, particularly referencing Ganesh Chaturthi processions and Janmashtami celebrations, struck a chord with many viewers, leading to widespread discussion online.
Syed Shafiulla is a politician from Karnataka who has previously served as the State Senior Vice President of the Janata Dal (Secular). However, in September 2023, he resigned from both his position and the party’s primary membership after JD(S) aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He cited ideological differences, emphasizing that JD(S) had traditionally upheld secular principles that he felt conflicted with BJP’s political stance. Following his resignation, he joined the Indian National Congress.
His remarks come amidst ongoing debates on religious equality, secularism, and media biases, especially in the wake of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The controversy was triggered by police orders banning namaz on streets in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut and Sambhal. Adding to the tension, the Meerut Police has threatened to cancel passports and driving licences for violations. Right-wing handles and their supporters have since engaged in baseless debates on social media, further fueling the discourse.
