Gadkari cited additional works, material shortages, financial constraints of concessionaires and contractors, and monsoon as key reasons for the delay in completing NH-66.

With blending, the Ministry said there is no impact on vehicle life, regular servicing should continue to be carried out by companies.

Khetarpal denied the Pakistan Army a vital breakthrough on December 17, 1971, on India’s western border, and kept them from gaining control of the road to Jammu. Indira Gandhi wrote a heartfelt letter to his father, honouring his bravery.