




Gadkari called on Singh at his residence, a statement from J-K Dharmarth Trust, headed by the latter said
Nitin Gadkari resumes his role as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, vowing to enhance India's infrastructure under PM Modi's leadership. Known as the 'Highway Man,' Gadkari aims to accelerate development projects.
The 67-year-old leader from Nagpur in Maharashtra has been the longest serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways as he held the portfolio in the last two governments led by Narendra Modi.
The new road minister will have to tackle challenges like the rising debt of NHAI, maintaining pace of road construction in the country and financing of road projects in India.
Early trends from Nagpur show BJP's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leading in the Lok Sabha constituency as of 1:15 pm. More updates to follow.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed while speaking at an election rally in Maharashtra
Nagpur, one of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra will begin polling on 19 April, with results to be announced on 4 June 2024
On Uniform Civil Code, Nitin Gadkari said that most countries have their own civil code which includes many Muslim countries as well
Nitin Gadkari further said that he is in Nagpur for an election campaign and then how can he be on stage in Delhi where BJP released its election manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The Election Commission has allowed NHAI to calculate new toll rates that normally kick in from April 1, but said the new user fees should be applicable only after the Lok Sabha elections.
The minister said he firmly believes the country can end fuel import by promoting the use of biofuels.
Nitin Gadkari dismissed allegations that the Modi government is weaponising central probe agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate and CBI to weaken the opposition
In December last year, Gadkari had announced that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to roll out the new system by March 2024.
This information was shared by the office of the State Chief Electoral Officer.
Gadkari added that electric rickshaws have put an end to the "inhuman" practice of one man carrying another man as bulk of cycle rikshaw pullers switch to driving electric vehicles.
Won't comment on electoral bonds issue since it is subjudice in the Supreme Court, Gadkari said at the latest edition of ‘News18 Rising Bharat Summit’, which is being held in New Delhi on March 19 and 20.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The BJP has unveiled 267 candidates in its first two lists for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, representing a significant change as roughly 23.5 percent of sitting MPs have not been nominated for party tickets in their respective constituencies.
While, Goyal is presently India's Commerce and Food Minister, Gadkari leads the roads and highways ministry for the BJP-led central government.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in a series of posts on X said the comprehensive project spans a total length of 265.49 km.
Speaking to reporters here, the BJP leader pooh-poohed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's offer of a Lok Sabha ticket to Gadkari from the opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).