Paint covers all.

"More than 130 people died, mostly women, children, and the elderly, after a suspension bridge, noted to be an 'engineering marvel', on Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city collapsed on Sunday (30 October) evening after it was reopened after renovation." News18. "A private operator had carried out the repair work of the bridge for nearly seven months before it was reopened to the public on Gujarati New Year day celebrated on October 26." "There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for public just four days back following the renovation work, when it snapped around 6.30 pm." The bridge was built in the 1880s during British rule. wikipedia. "There were more than 500 people on the bridge at the time of collapse, far exceeding the official capacity of 125. Security footage of the bridge showed the structure shaking violently and people holding on to cables and fencing on either side of the bridge before the walkway gave way." "According to PTI, an eye witness said some people were seen jumping on the bridge and pulling its wires. He added that the bridge may have collapsed due to the weight of the crowd on it."  moneycontrol. Gujarat is a 'dry state'. meaning alcohol consumption is forbidden in the state since 1 May 1960. wikipedia. Even so, is Gujarat so devoid of entertainment that hundreds of people rushed there during a public holiday when India is full of bridges over rivers (wikipedia)? Herewith a list of 8 famous cable-stayed bridges in other states in India. Zee News. It has never been known for people of other states of India to jump on bridges for entertainment. Pictures (yahoo) show the bridge completely buckled in 3-4 places, resembling a structure made out of bamboo rather than one of steel. According to a police officer the company just painted the cables but did not change them. TOI. "Sources said the contractor had been given time until December to complete the renovation, but the reopening was advanced to coincide with Diwali and the Gujarati New Year with an eye to footfall." According to charges filed, the contractor was not qualified to repair bridges, "Oreva group which makes clocks and e-bikes, was given the contract for repairing by Morbi Municipality," cables were not replaced but the flooring was replaced with four-layered aluminium sheets, which increased its weight. HT. In the agreement between Oreva and Morbi Municipality, reviewed by The Indian Express, there was no reference on the number of visitors allowed on the bridge, and it said that there would be "no interference by the governmental, non-governmental, nagarpalika of corporation or any other agency". DH. Officials awarded the contract to the company knowing their lack of expertise. Officials must have been aware of the capacity of the bridge. Officials must have seen the hundreds of visitors. They are primarily responsible and must be held to account. Meanwhile, the Morbi civil hospital was painted before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. apparently to ensure a good photo-op. HT. Lesson: a lick of paint hides the ugly truth. Atmanirbhar (self reliance).