The Minister of Street Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in an handle on the Convocation ceremony of the Central India Group of Establishments in Nagpur on Saturday, strongly opposed caste-based politics. He mentioned, “Jo karega jaat ki baat, usko kas ke marunga laat (Whoever talks about caste, I’ll kick them laborious).”
Speaking about APJ Abdul Kalam and stressing the necessity for equality, Gadkari mentioned, “An individual isn’t identified by their caste, sect, faith, language, or intercourse, however solely by their qualities. That’s the reason we is not going to discriminate towards anybody primarily based on caste, sect, faith, language, or intercourse.”
The Minister reiterated that he wouldn’t have interaction within the observe of caste-based discrimination, even when it may cost a little him votes.
He mentioned, “I’m in politics, and right here all of this goes on, however I refuse this although it could or might not get me votes.” Gadkari additional recalled how many individuals approached him primarily based on their caste identities, however he remained steadfast in his rules.
He reiterated that he wouldn’t entertain caste-based discussions and shared an anecdote with the viewers, saying, “I advised 50,000 folks, ‘Jo karega jaat ki baat, uske kass ke maarunga laat.’ My buddies advised me that I’ll have induced self-harm by saying this. However I’m not involved about it.”
Gadkari mentioned, “Agar chunav jitta nahi hai toh admi marta thodi hai… par mai apne usulo ke sath inpe kayam rahunga (one doesn’t lose his life if he loses elections. I’ll stick with my rules).”
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The previous BJP President and the three-time MP from Nagpur, Gadkari, additionally talked about his educational accolades within the handle.
(with ANI inputs)
