Nitin Gadkari’s Bold Remarks: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, known for his outspoken and candid remarks, has made three notable statements in the past 9 days that have drawn significant public attention. From advocating for leaders to tolerate criticism to condemning bureaucratic red tape, Gadkari has not shied away from speaking his mind. He recalled how an opposition leader once offered support if he became Prime Minister, which he promptly rejected, stating that becoming PM was not his life’s goal. His straightforward observations, including a humorous jab about bureaucratic delays, have sparked fresh discussions on leadership, governance, and political ambition across India.
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3 Controversial Statements in 9 Days
20 September: The king should be such that he can tolerate criticism
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that a king (ruler) should be such that if someone speaks against him, he should tolerate it. He should introspect on the criticism. This is the biggest test of democracy.
Gadkari said these things at a book release program at MIT World Peace University in Pune on Friday. Gadkari said that litterateurs, intellectuals and poets should express their views openly and strongly.
What is happening in politics these days has happened in other places (foreign countries) as well. Parties have even ceased to exist there.
15 September – We have Newton’s father here, the file moves forward as soon as weight is put on it.
Earlier on September 15, Gadkari had said at the Engineers Day programme in College of Engineering Pune (COEP) – ‘In our country, there should be transparency for completing any work. Sometimes the situation is such that even to fill the potholes on the roads, the boss’s order is required. I don’t want to say much about him right now, but sometimes work starts as soon as the money is in hand. We have ‘Newton’s father’ here, the more weight you put on the file, the faster it will move forward.
14 September: Opposition leader had said if you become PM, we will support you, I rejected the offer
Gadkari had said Said on September 14 – Opposition leader had said that if you become PM, we will support you, I rejected the offer. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said on September 14 that once a leader had offered to support him for the post of Prime Minister. However, Gadkari rejected this offer saying that he has no such desire.
Gadkari said- ‘I remember an incident. I will not take anyone’s name… That person had said that if you become the Prime Minister, we will support you. I asked him why will you support me and why should I take your support? Becoming PM is not the goal of my life. I am loyal to my organization. I will not compromise for any post. My determination is the most important for me.’
