Gadkari’s question to automobile companies: Why 8 airbags in the vehicles of the rich and only 2 in those of the poor, said- Poor should also get security

According to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, even small cars should have airbags for all passengers, so that the lower, middle and poor sections can also get the necessary safety during travel.

In an interview to PTI, Gadkari asked the automobile companies that companies provide only 8 airbags in big cars bought by rich people, while small cars have only 2 to 3 airbags. Why so? He said that the poor should also get security in our country.

At least 6 airbags required
He said that small cars are mostly bought by the lower and middle class people. If their cars do not have airbags, they can die in the event of an accident. In such a situation, I would appeal to all the car manufacturers to provide at least 6 airbags in all their cars.

car price will increase
Nitin Gadkari admitted that increasing the number of airbags would increase the cost of small cars by at least Rs 3,000 to 4,000. But the poor should also get full protection.

Two airbags mandatory from 1st April 2021
Two airbags have been made mandatory in all new cars from 1 April 2021. The Ministry has taken this step after the suggestion of the Committee on Road Safety of the Supreme Court.

Auto mobile industry expressed concern
His statement comes at a time when the auto mobile industry has expressed concern that their products have become expensive due to higher taxes and stricter safety rules.