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Nitin Gadkari

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.

Nitin Gadkari

'Best at fooling people, best as a leader': Nitin Gadkari’s remark triggers political debate | Video
Maharashtra | Sep 01, 2025, 12:07 AM IST
Gadkari’s statement on leaders deceiving the public prompted debate, but he positioned it more as a commentary on the nature of politics than as his own guiding principle. His simultaneous stress on truth and integrity highlighted the inherent tension between the practical demands of politics.
What is Tiger Corridor? Here's all you need to know about Rs 5,500 crore project
Business | Aug 25, 2025, 04:39 PM IST
In general terms, a tiger corridor refers to a natural habitat connecting two or more larger tiger habitats, facilitating the safe movement of tigers between them.
Annual FASTag goes live: Dedicated activation link, how to recharge and all other important details
Personal Finance | Aug 15, 2025, 01:16 PM IST
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the annual pass will allow seamless travel across National Highways without the need for repeated recharging of FASTag cards for toll payments.

Nitin Gadkari urges stronger exports as India faces US tariff hike, slams global 'dadagiri'
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari criticised global “dadagiri,” urging stronger exports and self-reliance as US tariffs on Indian goods escalate amid a diplomatic rift over Russian oil imports.
Noida to IGI in record time! UER-2, Dwarka E-way set to change game after launch on Aug 16 | Details
Business | Aug 12, 2025, 11:18 AM IST
The Urban Extension Road 2 (UER-2) is set to connect Alipur, located along the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway, to the Dwarka Expressway. This route will traverse key areas including Mundka, Bakkarwala, Najafgarh and Dwarka. From Dwarka, the expressway links up with Mahipalpur on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway.
Mumbai to Pune in 90 minutes: Union minister Nitin Gadkari announces new highway - Check details
Business | Aug 05, 2025, 04:54 PM IST
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also mentioned that a private company had quoted Rs 3,600 crore for the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Maharashtra: Bomb threat to Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, suspect arrested
Maharashtra | Aug 03, 2025, 01:12 PM IST
A bomb threat was received for Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.
Pay Just 50% Toll: Govt's new highway plan to offer big relief to commuters - Check details
Market | Jul 15, 2025, 04:59 PM IST
Minister of Road Transport & Highways Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a plan to convert 25,000 km of two-lane highways into four-lane highways with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore in the next two years.
Top 10 upcoming expressways in India to boost connectivity
Business | Jul 14, 2025, 02:34 PM IST
Several expressways in India are currently under construction or in the planning stages, aiming to significantly improve urban connectivity and reduce travel times. Some notable ones include the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the Ganga Expressway, the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway.

Siddaramaiah claims not invited to bridge inauguration, Gadkari counters with invitation letters
Karnataka | Jul 14, 2025, 02:16 PM IST
Siddaramaiah has asked Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of key infrastructure projects in Shivamogga, saying he was not consulted or officially informed about the July 14 event
Nitin Gadkari's big statement after Operation Sindoor: 'World War III can break out anytime'
India | Jul 07, 2025, 10:57 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari said that the patterns of war have changed due to advanced technology, with the use of missiles and drones increasing, reducing the relevance of tanks and other types of aircraft.
NHAI to carry out feasibility studies for two new tunnel links to ease Central Delhi traffic: Report
India | Jul 06, 2025, 01:26 PM IST
The NHAI, which had previously invited bids for the INA–Nelson Mandela Marg link, has received responses from consultancy firms for preparing a detailed project report (DPR).

Delhi to Gurugram in just 10 minutes? Centre planning high-speed underground link
Business | Jul 05, 2025, 02:45 PM IST
Delhi-Gurugram tunnel: Once operational, the tunnel will cut travel time between Talkatora Stadium and Gurugram to just 10–15 minutes, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
India's highways to match US standards within two years, says Nitin Gadkari in Ranchi
India | Jul 03, 2025, 11:53 PM IST
Speaking at a programme in Jharkhand's Ranchi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised the government's commitment to modernising road infrastructure, saying India is undergoing a massive transformation in highway construction with a focus on world-class engineering, durability and safety.
Delhi-Kolkata six-lane expressway to be completed by June 2026, check project cost, other details
Business | Jul 03, 2025, 03:50 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari said Jharkhand, which had a national highway network of 2,600 km in 2014, now has 4,470-km network. Nineteen aspirational districts of the state are linked with the national highway network now, he added.

FASTag Annual Pass: Nitin Gadkari explains how commuters can save big in a year
Business | Jun 18, 2025, 11:50 PM IST
FASTag Annual Pass: Gadkari said that commuters who used to pay Rs 10,000 annually would be able to save Rs 7,000 as they get to make 200 trips in a year for just Rs 3,000.
Nitin Gadkari Says Research Underway In Bengaluru For Futuristic Transport, Including Flying Buses
News | Jun 10, 2025, 09:17 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari revealed that research on flying buses is underway in Bangalore, aiming to revolutionize urban transport and reduce road congestion.
India constructing 25 more Green Express Highways, will change whole map of country, says Gadkari
India | Jun 09, 2025, 04:09 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari said that the Centre is constructing highways over 3,000 km for port connectivity and for religious tourism, it has made highways worth more than Rs 1 lakh crores.
Gadkari taps Shankar Mahadevan for 22-language road safety song
Auto | May 28, 2025, 07:10 PM IST
The song seeks to engage the public and raise awareness about road safety. India loses approximately three percent of its GDP each year due to road accidents.
Safety assessment rating for trucks, heavy vehicles to be launched soon by Road Transport Ministry
Business | Apr 24, 2025, 04:28 PM IST
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government is already working on standards and safety assessment system for battery-operated e-rickshaw's in the country as they suffer from safety issues.