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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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Gadkari defends Fadnavis

'Does not suit political culture of Maha': Gadkari slams Uddhav over his 'taint' remark on Fadnavis

Jul 10, 2023, 11:32 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray said Devendra Fadnavis was a "taint" on Nagpur as he had aligned with the NCP despite asserting he would never do so.

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Nitin Gadkari on Cabinet expansion: 'Everyone is ready to become a minister but...'

India | Jul 07, 2023, 10:46 AM IST

Amid buzz about the likelihood of a Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reacted to the recent political turmoil the state.

Nitin Gadkari

70% work of India-Mayanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway complete: Nitin Gadkari

India | Jul 02, 2023, 01:09 PM IST

The minister did not provide details on the timeline for completion and operationalisation of the trilateral highway.

Political rivals- Gadkari and Singh share the dais in Pune

Nitin Gadkari releases book on Congress leader, praises Digvijaya Singh in Pune | WATCH

India | Jun 30, 2023, 12:54 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared the dais with senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and praised him for taking part in the Pandharpur pilgrimage.

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India's road network now second largest in world, grows 59% in 9 years, says Nitin Gadkari

India | Jun 27, 2023, 04:51 PM IST

India's road network stood at 1,45,240 km today compared to 91,287 km in 2013-14, the Road, Transport and Highways Minister said.

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"Would rather jump into well than join Congress": Gadkari recalls his reply to politician's advice

India | Jun 17, 2023, 01:19 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recalled advice from a politician regarding joining Congress, to which the BJP leader replied that he would rather "jump into the well" than become a part of that party. Gadkari also said that he has "strong faith" in the BJP's ideology.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

'From today, will not use petrol or diesel vehicles': Gadkari urges people to use electric vehicles

India | May 26, 2023, 11:35 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged people to use electric scooters as it is economically feasible and suit the climate.

Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway

WATCH | Stunning view of Amritsar-Jamnagar greenfield corridor as Gadkari inspects flagship project

India | May 23, 2023, 05:17 PM IST

The Amritsar-Jamnagar expressway will connect the towns of Amritsar, Bhatinda, Sangaria, Bikaner, Sanchore, Samakhiyali and Jamnagar across the four states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway makes history by laying of

India makes world record by constructing 100 km road part of Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway in 100 hrs

India | May 19, 2023, 04:34 PM IST

This accomplishment highlights the dedication and ingenuity of India's road infrastructure industry. I extend my congratulations to the exceptional teams of Cube Highways, L&T, and Ghaziabad Aligarh Expressway Pvt Ltd (GAEPL) for their outstanding achievement, said Nitin Gadkari.

Dwarka Expressway

Dwarka Expressway will be completed in 3-4 months, says Gadkari | Video

May 18, 2023, 06:15 PM IST

The expressway has been constructed by dividing it into four packages, in which 10.01 km area has been kept in two areas in the Delhi region and 18.9 km area in Haryana region has also been kept in two areas.

BJP senior leader Nitin Gadkari receives death threat;

'Mantri ji se baat karni hai, unhe threaten karna hai': Union Minister Gadkari receives threat again

India | May 16, 2023, 06:13 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari Death Threat: The minister's office informed Delhi Police about the death threat received and the matter is under investigation.

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'Will not put up posters and banners from next election', says Nitin Gadkari

India | May 15, 2023, 06:15 PM IST

Rajasthan: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday asserted that votes are won on the basis of “politics of service” rather than on "posters and banners".

Karnataka elections 2023 UPDATES

Karnataka elections | Punish Cong by chanting Jai Bajrangbali while casting vote: PM Modi to voters

Elections | May 03, 2023, 11:51 PM IST

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nitin Gadkari, Smriti Irani and Congress leaders-- Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi will hold multiple rallies in the poll-bound state. Stay tuned here for the latest updates.

Proposed photos of double tier 4-lane Elevated Corridor

Wow! A look at proposed double tier 4-lane elevated corridor from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal

Apr 25, 2023, 02:56 PM IST

Taking to Twitter, Nitin Gadkari wrote, "Under the Bharatmala Pariyojana initiative, a new Greenfield Corridor Project is underway in the state of Tamil Nadu. This involves the development of a Double Tier 4-lane Elevated Corridor from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal."

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Zojila Tunnel: Nitin Gadkari inspects construction of Asia's longest tunnel | All you need to know

India | Apr 10, 2023, 06:46 PM IST

The 13.14 km long Zojila Tunnel will be Asia's longest tunnel which will establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh region with the rest of the country.

Nitin Gadkari in Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: Why Gadkari advised Rahul to follow footsteps of his grandmother Indira Gandhi

India | Apr 02, 2023, 06:49 AM IST

The Union Minister comments amid the attacks on Rahul Gandhi who was criticised for his remarks in London.

Nitin Gadkari on Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: What are new driving policy rules? Nitin Gadkari reveals

India | Apr 02, 2023, 06:49 AM IST

Aap Ki Adalat: Highlighting those road accidents are a result of human behaviour, Nitin Gadkari, lamented that even after being Transport Minister for nine years, he could not reduce the number of road accidents.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: Amid rumours, Nitin Gadkari says, 'I am not retiring from politics'

India | Apr 02, 2023, 06:49 AM IST

Aap Ki Adalat: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari appeared on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat.

OPINION | NITIN GADKARI IN 'AAP KI ADALAT'

OPINION | NITIN GADKARI IN 'AAP KI ADALAT'

India | Apr 01, 2023, 01:23 PM IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari revealed how Rs 50 lakh crore worth of road construction contracts were given by his ministry, and not a single allegation of corruption surfaced.

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Nitin Gadkari in Aap Ki Adalat: Watch Union Minister in India TV's iconic show today at 10 pm

India | Apr 01, 2023, 06:28 AM IST

The Minister for Road Transport and Highways is often credited for transforming road infrastructure of the country by laying out a web of expressways.