On August 9th, nominated MP Sudha Murty spoke in the Rajya Sabha, addressing a crucial issue regarding electric vehicles (EVs). During her speech, she made a special appeal to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari about improving the charging infrastructure for EVs. She highlighted the need for more efficient and accessible charging stations to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles. Murty emphasized that better charging systems are essential for making EVs a practical choice for more people, which will contribute to environmental sustainability. Her speech was well-received for its clarity and focus on enhancing the future of electric mobility in India. Watch video for more.
12 August,2024 10:50 AM IST
Several prominent politicians were sworn in as Members of Parliament for the 18th Lok Sabha during a session held on June 24. Among them were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia. They formally assumed their roles as elected representatives, marking the commencement of their parliamentary duties in the current session.
24 June,2024 03:17 PM IST
Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari on April 02 kick-started his election campaign in Nagpur. The BJP candidate from Nagpur constituency held a road show in South-West region of the city and received a warm welcome from the residents. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis joined the Union Minister during his road-show ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The city of Nagpur is scheduled to hold the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Arpil 19 during the first phase. "People are welcoming me with enthusiasm. I have never done politics of caste and communalism. I consider Nagpur as my family and the people of Nagpur also consider me as their own," said Nitin Gadkari. Watch video.
02 April,2024 02:31 PM IST
Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let's take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn't know.
29 March,2024 04:41 PM IST
On his nomination from the Nagpur constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Exuded confidence and said that he is 101 per cent sure that he is going to win e polls with a good margin. Speaking further, he said that all-round development of Nagpur-Vidarbha has been his pledge since the beginning of his political career. "As far as the victory is concerned, I am 101% confident that I will win with a good margin in any situation...I believe that I will win with more than a 5 lakh margin. All-round development of Nagpur-Vidarbha has been my pledge since the beginning of my political career...Most importantly, I will try to make Nagpur, an 'air and water pollution' free city and will transform it into a 'green city.'...This is a kind of opportunity for me, hence, I am going to every region, holding dialogues with people. Man-to-man, heart-to-heart and house-to-house are the speciality of my campaign”, said Nitin Gadkari.
27 March,2024 05:23 PM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during an event in Nagpur on March 23, asserted that BJP workers have a right over his political legacy. He also shared that his sons are not in politics. He also mentioned that he told his sons that if they want to join politics they should start from the ground level. Nitin Gadkari said, “I am confident that I will win this election by more than 5 lakh votes. You all have loved me, whatever work I have been able to do in the country is because of your love and support, whatever work I have, the credit for it goes to the party workers and the public.”“None of my sons are in politics. I told my sons that if they want to join politics, they should first paste posters on walls and work at the ground level. BJP workers have a right over my political legacy.”
24 March,2024 01:28 PM IST
Former Congress leader and Chairman of Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, took a swipe at opposition parties on February 18, asserting that anyone who is a patriot will align with the principles of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation of Shri Kalki Dham today, where he will consecrate the main stone in the sanctum sanctorum of the spiritual complex in the Kalki Dham Shilanyas ceremony.
19 February,2024 11:15 AM IST
While addressing the media person about the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the Centre and Uttarakhand government’s first priority is to bring them out as early as possible. He informed that the government is working on 6 alternate options to bring out the stranded victims after the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse. Furthermore, he said that the first priority is to provide food, medicine and oxygen to the stranded victims. He said, “From the last 7-8 days, we are trying everything possible to rescue the victims. It is the priority of the Uttarakhand Govt and the Govt of India to bring them out as early as possible. We had a 2-hour long meeting with the concerned officers working here. We are working on 6 alternate options and different agencies of Govt of India are working here. Special attention is being given from the PMO as well. Tunnel experts and BRO officials have also been called. Our first priority is to provide food, medicine and oxygen to the stranded victims...”
20 November,2023 11:03 AM IST
India's road network has grown 59 per cent to become the second largest in the world as part of the development work carried out by the government in the last nine years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. India has nearly 64 lakh km of total road network, which is the second largest in the world. India's National Highways network alone stood at 1,45,240 km today compared to 91,287 km in 2013-14, the Road, Transport and Highways Minister said. He was addressing a conference on '9 Years of the Modi Government' in the national capital.
28 June,2023 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said Thursday that the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway would be open by February. He expected the Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to be completed by March next year. These roads are going to save you fuel and time as well. We have built quality roads. You will remember me if you take the Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway.” The Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor is a 10-lane project wherein four lanes—two lanes on both sides—have been proposed for the villages and towns attached to the highway while six lanes would lead directly to Mysuru from Bengaluru.
06 January,2023 05:34 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
