Gadkari stresses the need for honest political leaders

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday emphasised the need for honest politicians who work with dedication for the welfare of the poor, farmers, and villages, noting that ample funds are available with the government.

Gadkari addressed a function at Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh, where he laid the foundation stones for new road projects and inaugurated others worth thousands of crores of rupees.

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He asserted that the country does not have any dearth of funds, but, most importantly, it needs honest political leaders.

The Union Minister said his work was dedicated to the uplift of farmers and improving their income.

“I work 90 per cent for farmers. I have dedicated my life to ensuring that farmers do not commit suicide and have made it my mission. Our farmers are annadata (food providers), and they should also become urjadata (energy providers),” he said.

Underlining the government’s vision, Gadkari said, “Under the leadership of Modiji, we want to make India vishwaguru, the world’s third-largest economy, and the strongest economy in the world. Our country has the strength to achieve this.”

He said Indian professionals have carved a niche globally. “Our software engineers dominate across the world,” he noted.

“In the US and the UK, six out of ten doctors are Indians. Knowledge is power, strength, and energy — this is our future,” he said.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, former chief minister and Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and State Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh were also present at the event.