Noise pollution and road dangers took center stage in Bihar’s assembly on Thursday, as Transport Minister Shravana Kumar committed to eradicating illegal DJ vehicles in a 15-day blitz. Triggered by Independent MLC Vanshidhar Brijwasi’s hard-hitting query, the debate exposed deep-rooted issues in enforcement.
Brijwasi revealed how the ban on DJ playback coexists with unchecked manufacturing, spawning a fleet of dangerously altered vehicles. These mobile discos hide identifiers and blast music relentlessly, especially at weddings where lax oversight leads to accidents and deaths. Festivals see crackdowns, but everyday events escape scrutiny.
Joined by MLC Veerendra Narayan Yadav, who tied the problem to broader human welfare via noise hazards, the house pressed for change. Kumar, fresh from a road safety conclave, assured comprehensive checks across Bihar on permit-less modifications. Strict compliance with transport rules is non-negotiable, he emphasized.
The minister’s pledge extends to noise control, vowing no mercy for violators. RJD’s Abdul Bari Siddiqui seized the moment to advocate banning DJs outright at all joyous occasions. With this timeline in place, Bihar stands on the cusp of quieter, safer roads, addressing long-standing grievances from citizens tired of sonic assaults and reckless driving.