Some last-minute hiccups in pushing the girders of Patri Pul over the rail lines has led to an additional block on Monday night, because of which the event turned into a political battle once again.

The massive bridge and the meticulous plan of pushing the girders on a guide way involved deft precision and concentration with scores of engineers from multiple organisations preparing for the work for days. However, their efforts were spoiled by politicians and ministers visiting the site for brownie points, leading to crowding and eventual delay.