Nitin Gadkari
Indian politician (born 1957)
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Nitin Jairam Gadkari is an Indian politician from Maharashtra who is serving as the 40th Minister of Road Transport & Highways in the Government of India since 2014. He is also the longest serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways, currently in his tenure for over ten years, and is the only person to serve under a single portfolio for three consecutive terms. Gadkari earlier served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2009 to 2013.
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Mumbai-Pune-Bengaluru Expressway: Good news for commuters, Nitin Gadkari promises traffic relief in...Nitin Gadkari shared that the expressway, which will be part of a larger ring road network, is estimated to cost Rs 55,000 crore.DNA - Published | |
'Speaks irresponsibly': Nitin Gadkari on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remark at PM ModiUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed Rahul Gandhi's criticisms of PM Modi as irresponsible and not to be taken seriously. Gadkari emphasized the BJP's focus on development and unity, downplaying the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Congress itself altered the Constitution during Indira's regime', says Union minister Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari criticized the Congress party for its "Constitution campaign," accusing them of hypocrisy for allegedly altering the Constitution during Indira Gandhi's tenure. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Nitin Gadkari makes big statement, says 'Congress distorted Constitution but...'Union Minister Nitin Gadkari slammed the Congress for claiming the BJP will change the country's Constitution. The Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on November 20 and votes will be counted on..DNA - Published | |
Poor maintenance of NH stretches will invite blacklisting, strict action: GadkariUnion road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has warned contractors against poor highway maintenance, threatening blacklisting and forfeiture of bank guarantees. At a plantation event in NCR, he..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Message for Modi': Opposition takes jab at BJP over Nitin Gadkari's 'PM post' claimShiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized BJP's Nitin Gadkari after he claimed an opposition leader offered support for his Prime Ministerial bid, suggesting it was a message to Modi. During a Nagpur..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I am loyal to...': Nitin Gadkari reveals why he turned down offer for Prime Minister's positionUnion Minister and BJP stalwart Nitin Gadkari has revealed why he turned down the proposal for the post of Prime Minister.DNA - Published | |
Govt will clear Rs 3 lakh crore highway projects this fiscal: GadkariIndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition offered to back me as PM, I refused: GadkariIndiaTimes - Published | |
EVs may not need subsidies in two years on falling battery prices: GadkariRoad Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that electric vehicles could become subsidy-free within two years as their prices are projected to equal those of petrol and diesel vehicles due to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Would have never collapsed if...': Nitin Gadkari said on Shivaji Maharaj statue collapseThe statue fell due to heavy rains and strong winds and now the structural consultant of the project Chetan Patil has been arrestedDNA - Published | |
'Stop making diesel cars or else...': Union Minister Nitin Gadkari makes big statementNitin Gadkari urges a shift from diesel vehicles, warning of heavy taxes and promoting electric alternatives to reduce pollution.DNA - Published | |
Nitin Gadkari reveals Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's new completion date, to be ready by...The corridor provides connectivity to major economic centers within Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.DNA - Published | Remove GST on life, medical insurance premiums: Nitin Gadkari to FM Nirmala SitharamanNitin Gadkari said the union that met him raised points related to differential treatment to savings by way of life insurance, re-introduction of IT deduction for health insurance premium and..DNA - Published |
Union Budget 2024: Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, or Amit Shah, which minister got highest share of budget?The budget has allocated the maximum amount to the Defence Ministry. The Defence Ministry of Rajnath Singh has been given Rs 4 lakh 54 thousand 773 crore by the Centre.DNA - Published | Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Horiba's Greenfield manufacturing plant in NagpurIndiaTimes - Published |
Ministers from all BJP allies find place in new cabinet committeesNDA allies now included in cabinet committees since Oct 2020. JD(U), TDP, LJP ministers in key roles. RLD, Shiv Sena included. Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari part of various committees...IndiaTimes - Published | No justification to charge toll if roads are in disrepair: Nitin GadkariNHAI's progressive tolling system evolution, led by minister Gadkari's vision for quality services, aims to enhance highway user experience. From prioritizing commercial vehicles with GNSS-based..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitin Gadkari resumes office as transport ministerNitin Gadkari, senior BJP leader, assumes the role of minister of road transport and highways, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi. Under his leadership, the road ministry aims to complete the..IndiaTimes - Published | Cabinet Committee on Security unchanged; Gadkari, Goyal, Vaishnaw, Pradhan retain key portfoliosPM Modi has kept his core team intact, maintaining the composition of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which includes the ministries of Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs. Meanwhile, he has..IndiaTimes - Published |
LS Counting: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is leading from Nagpur Lok SabhaAs the counting is underway, according to the latest trend, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is leading from the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra.IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates will be announced soonIn Maharashtra, Lok Sabha election for 48 seats was held in five phases. Some key candidates who contested the election include two union ministers Piyush Goyal (BJP) from Mumbai-North and Nitin..DNA - Published |
PM Modi, Shah and Fadnavis worked to defeat Gadkari: RautShiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Devendra Fadnavis conspired against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency polls. Chief Minister Eknath..IndiaTimes - Published | Fadnavis, Shah tried to work for Gadkari's defeat in LS polls, claims Sanjay Raut; BJP hits backIndiaTimes - Published |
DNA Exclusive: Check LSS score of Nitin Gadkari, BJP candidate from Maharashtra's Nagpur constituencyIn 2014, Gadkari contested his first Lok Sabha election from the Nagpur seat against seven-time Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar and defeated him by securing 5.87 lakh votesDNA - Published | Union minister Nitin Gadkari collapses due to heat during rally in MaharashtraDuring his whirlwind tour of Vidarbha for the second-phase campaign, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed briefly on the dais while addressing a rally in Pusad, Yavatmal-Washim..IndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: Union minister Nitin Gadkari faints during campaign rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal, video surfacesHe was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | All eyes on Nagpur, a former Cong bastion, due to 'development man' GadkariThe battle for Nagpur's Lok Sabha seat involves Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his potential as an alternative to Modi. Factors like community influence, project costs, and opposition dynamics play..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gadkari was favourite minister of Balasaheb Thackeray': CM Eknath ShindeCM Eknath Shinde said Union minister Nitin Gadkari was the "favourite minister" of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackery, during his stint in the state govt in 90s. Joining Gadkari on Sunday evening..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections 2024: Total seats, schedule, candidate list, voting, result, main partiesMaharashtra, with 48 significant Lok Sabha seats, emerges as a crucial battleground for parties in the upcoming general elections. The state's intricate alliances and strategies blur traditional party..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will there be ban on petrol and diesel vehicles? Here's what Nitin Gadkari saidThe proposal to reduce GST on hybrid vehicles to five per cent and to 12 per cent for flex engines has been sent to the Finance ministry which is considering the requisition, Gadkari saidDNA - Published | Not in PM race, I am neta by conviction, not by calculation: GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed rumours of discord with deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, asserting he played a pivotal role in Fadnavis’ political journey. Emphasizing his grassroots approach,..IndiaTimes - Published |
All-round development will help us achieve 400+ figure: GadkariIn an interview with TOI, Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the country's progress in the last decade, aiming to support PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar'. Gadkari emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Election in Maharashtra 2024: Date, schedule, constituency detailsThe EC announced Maharashtra's five-phase voting for 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. The Mahayuti alliance progress involves BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Key candidates include Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal..IndiaTimes - Published |
'If you are being...': Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray urges Union minister Nitin Gadkari to leave BJPUddhav Thackeray said people like (former Congress leader) Kripashankar Singh, whom the BJP once targeted (over alleged corruption), figured in the saffron party's first list of candidates along with..DNA - Published | '10 years have been...': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reacts to PM Modi's 'My country is my family' remarkIn a united move against Lalu Yadav's 'no family' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders including Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and others added 'Modi..DNA - Published |
Delhi to Jaipur in 2 hrs, 30% less fare: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals new planThe distance between Delhi to Jaipur is around 270 km via road.DNA - Published | 'I did that...': Nitin Gadkari recalls rejecting Reliance's Rs 3600 crore bid, upsetting Dhirubhai AmbaniGadkari cancelled Reliance's Rs 3,600 crore bid to build the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in 1995.DNA - Published |
Nitin Gadkari advocates biofuels for energy growth and climate mitigationSpeaking at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) summit on the Role of Bio Energy for Atmanirbhar Bharat in Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation, Gadkari outlined a strategic..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitin Gadkari slams trend of dropping road safety features to lower project costUnion road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticizes officials for cutting safety features in road projects to reduce costs. Urges them to consider road user behavior in project preparation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Govt plans to increase number of projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana to 400, says Nitin GadkariIndiaTimes - Published | On a mission against petrol, diesel: GadkariIndiaTimes - Published |
Gadkari slams agencies for bidding out projects without having enough landUnion road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticized engineers and officers for bidding out projects without sufficient land, causing delays and disputes. He also blamed consultants for preparing..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Wishing everyone a splendid 2024': PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend New Year wishes to peoplePM Modi extends New Year greetings on X and wishes for a splendid 2024. President Droupadi Murmu hopes for happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2024. Rahul Gandhi wishes for happiness, prosperity,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya justifies Hindu 'Dhoka' remark says 'SC has said the same thing'Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, who is infamous for his controversial statements, explained his "Hindu ek dhoka hai" remark, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak..IndiaTimes - Published | Increasing exports, reducing imports new way ahead for patriotism, says GadkariIncreasing exports and reducing imports is the new way ahead for patriotism and "swadeshi", and it will be a "new freedom" for India when not a drop of petrol or diesel is imported. Stopping the import..IndiaTimes - Published |
MP's mimicry insult to Vice President post: Jagdeep DhankharOn a day President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed dismay over mimicry of vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, the BJP MPs and some ministers stood up in..IndiaTimes - Published | New satellite-based tolling system on National highways to start by...: Nitin GadkariIndia's National highways will soon bring satellite-based tolling systems, announced the Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.DNA - Published |
Rajnath, other BJP netas hail Modi after SC verdictSenior BJP leaders praise Supreme Court verdict endorsing 2019 legislation nullifying Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the decision will make every..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitin Gadkari warns officials, consultants against faulty DPRs on road designUnion road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticized consultants and officials for accepting faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) that lead to road crashes and fatalities. He called for holding..IndiaTimes - Published |
