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Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Jairam Gadkari

DOB: 27/05/1957

Nitin Gadkari is the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been the Minister of Road Transport and Highways since 2019. He is also serving as the Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (2014), Shipping (2014 to 2019), Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (2017 to 2019) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (2019 to 2021) in the successive Narendra Modi governments. Gadkari was the president of the BJP from 2009 to 2013. He has been a Lok Sabha member from the Nagpur constituency of Maharashtra for the last two terms. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Gadkari won the Nagpur seat by defeating Congress candidate Vilas Muttemwar with a margin of 2,84,848 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Gadkari retained the Nagpur constituency by defeating Congress candidate Nana Patole with a margin of 2,16,009 votes. Gadkari was the Public Works minister in Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999 and also the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1999 to 2005. Nitin Gadkari is again contesting from the Nagpur constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari says he was offered support for PM post if he entered race: 'I'm loyal to my organisation'

Sep 15, 2024, 07:20 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared a story during an event about being offered the position of Prime Minister. He mentioned that a leader had expressed support for him to become the Prime Minister. However, he had declined the offer.

Maharashtra News

Nagpur: Nitin Gadkari criticises 'Supari journalists', highlights misuse of RTI by them

Sep 14, 2024, 04:30 PM IST

During an event in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari criticized certain journalists for misusing the Right to Information (RTI) Act for personal gain. He shared an incident about dealing with such journalists and emphasized the need for integrity in journalism.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours, may open in Dec 2024: Check features

Budget | Sep 11, 2024, 11:26 PM IST

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will feature a 51-kilometre link to Haridwar for enhanced connectivity. Check new features and other details.

National Highway Fee amendment

No toll tax for private vehicles up to 20 km, govt amends 'National Highways Fee Rules'

India | Sep 10, 2024, 05:58 PM IST

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The fee exemption provided in the new amendment will only benefit private vehicles with GNSS.

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Nitin Gadkari urges two-wheeler makers to provide helmets to vehicle buyers at a discount

Sep 04, 2024, 06:59 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said 50,029 people lost their lives in accidents in the country in 2022 when they were not wearing helmets.

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Nitin Gadkari's 'stainless steel' remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue gets Sharad Pawar's pat

India | Sep 04, 2024, 11:38 AM IST

Sharad Pawar's compliments came after Nitin Gadkari highlighted the importance of using rust-resistant materials in coastal construction, specifically referencing the recent collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg.

Auto majors to offer discount on purchase of new vehicles against scrappage certificate

Auto majors to offer discount on purchase of new vehicles ahead of festive season: Know how to avail

Business | Aug 27, 2024, 07:19 PM IST

An official statement noted that these discounts will further incentivise the scrapping of vehicles, thereby ensuring the plying of safer, cleaner and more efficient vehicles on roads.

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'Toll fee collection on national highways reached over Rs 54,800 crore in FY24', says Nitin Gadkari

India | Aug 07, 2024, 04:13 PM IST

As per the Green Highways Policy 2015, the National Highways Authority of India has successfully planted 402.28 lakh plants to date along the national highways.

Nitin Gadkari, BJP

BJP not dynastic, worker pasting posters can become party chief: Nitin Gadkari

Aug 03, 2024, 10:10 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari's remarks came while addressing the one-day convention of the BJP in Nagpur in which he asked the party workers to work for the common citizens.

Fact check

Fact Check: Is govt planning to make toll tax-free for locals? | Know truth behind viral claim

Aug 03, 2024, 07:49 AM IST

India TV Fact Check: A video of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari's speech is circulating on social media, with claims that he has announced toll-free travel at toll plazas located within 60 km of one's home.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

'Tax on life's uncertainties': Gadkari writes to Sitharaman on GST on life insurance premium

India | Jul 31, 2024, 12:48 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari requested the Finance Minister to consider 'Withdrawal of GST' on Life and Medical Insurance Premium on priority as it becomes cumbersome for the senior citizens.

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Gadkari's word of caution for BJP after LS poll setback: 'If we commit same mistakes as Congress…'

India | Jul 13, 2024, 10:03 AM IST

Gadkari's remarks came over a month after the BJP's dreams of winning 370 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections came crashing down as the party got restricted to 240 seats on its own and needed its NDA allies to remain in power at the Centre.

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'Jo karega jaat ki baat...': Nitin Gadkari denounces practice of caste-based politics

India | Jul 12, 2024, 07:58 PM IST

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Goa BJP executive meeting, condemned caste-based politics in Maharashtra, emphasizing the importance of values over caste.

PM Modi

Parliament Session: PM Modi introduces Council of Ministers to Lok Sabha | WATCH

India | Jun 26, 2024, 02:25 PM IST

The introduction ceremony, a customary practice, allowed MPs and the public to acquaint themselves with the ministers who will oversee various governmental departments.

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Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh take oath as Lok Sabha MPs

India | Jun 24, 2024, 12:12 PM IST

Senior BJP leaders Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Rajnath Singh took their oaths as Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, marking their formal induction for the new parliamentary term.

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Amit Shah, Gadkari, Rajnath spread awareness, perform Yoga

India | Jun 21, 2024, 01:57 PM IST

Several Union Ministers performed Yoga across the country on International Yoga Day, spearheaded by PM Modi from Srinagar.

Nagpur Police

Director and manager of Nagpur explosives factory arrested following deadly blast: Police

Jun 14, 2024, 02:07 PM IST

The explosion occurred at 1 pm on Thursday in Dhamna village. The victims were mostly working in the packaging unit. Nagpur police commissioner Ravindra Singhal confirmed the fatalities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed condolences and criticized the lack of immediate ambulance availability.

PM Modi new cabinet

PM Modi's new cabinet: Lawyers, MBAs, Postgraduates lead the way | DETAILS

India | Jun 10, 2024, 07:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new 72-member council of ministers features a diverse mix of professionals. Among the 30 cabinet ministers, six are lawyers, three hold MBA degrees, and ten are postgraduates. Prime Minister Modi and Rajnath Singh are notable for their master's degrees.

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Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal among six ministers from Maharashtra in PM Narendra Modi's govt 3.0

Jun 09, 2024, 11:50 PM IST

In the recently held Lok Sabha elections, BJP fared poorly as it could win only 9 seats, compared to the 2019 tally of 23 constituencies out of the total 48. Shiv Sena led by Shinde bagged 7 seats and Ajit Pawar-led NCP just one.

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Nitin Gadkari's granddaughters surprise him with heartwarming visit

Trending | Jun 09, 2024, 08:12 AM IST

BJP leader Nitin Gadkari enjoyed a surprise visit from his granddaughters, bringing him unexpected joy. The BJP leader shared a video of the delightful moment on social media.