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Ahead of polls, NaMo app launches survey to gauge voters' mood on govt, MPs

Ahead of polls, NaMo app launches survey to gauge voters' mood on govt, MPs

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The jan man survey seeks the people's response on various aspects of governance and leadership and its questions include both central-level development and specifics related to the user's constituency.

Jaswant's Jinnah book a closed chapter: Gadkari

Jaswant's Jinnah book a closed chapter: Gadkari

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari has termed as "closed" the issue of Jaswant Singh's book praising Pakistan founder M A Jinnah and said return of leaders like him will strengthen the party.

I never compared Modi to Gandhi: Gadkari

I never compared Modi to Gandhi: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Sunday denied making a direct comparison between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Mahatma Gandhi."I never compared Modi to Mahatma Gandhi," Gadkari told reporters in Bengaluru, asserting that there were video clippings of his speech to prove it. "I said that Modi, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Deedayal Upadhyaya, was carrying out programmes to help the poor and was following in their footsteps," he said.

Nitin Gadkari escapes chopper crash

Nitin Gadkari escapes chopper crash

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

A private helicopter, hired along with two other choppers for the visit of Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari and his family, crashed in Ladpur jungles on Sunday barely hours after the group had got down at the airport, leaving the pilot and an engineer seriously injured.

Gadkari asks BJP, NDA allies to 'exercise restraint'

Gadkari asks BJP, NDA allies to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The growing rift and war of words with key National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Dal-United on Monday led BJP president Nitin Gadkari to ask all party functionaries and alliance partners to "exercise restraint" while airing views on coalition- related issues.

Slow Down Rohit!

Slow Down Rohit!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Rohit, the Pune Mirror newspaper reported, was driving his Lamborghini at speeds of 200km/h, at times touching 215km/h on the Mumbai-Pune expressway.

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Met office has issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and west Rajasthan, stressing the need for "extreme care for vulnerable people".

What if... Gadkari did what Lalu wanted?

What if... Gadkari did what Lalu wanted?

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Here's a created image of Nitin Gadkari obliging Lalu Yadav. Now will everyone concerned move on?

Have patience; cooperate with BJP, Gadkari tells Yeddy

Have patience; cooperate with BJP, Gadkari tells Yeddy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

With his party's government in Karnataka in throes of a burgeoning crisis over B S Yeddyurappa's demand for his reinstatement as chief minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Monday said no decision would be taken under pressure and asked him to have patience.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Gadkari blames 'senior leaders' for BJP's plight

Gadkari blames 'senior leaders' for BJP's plight

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

After two successive Lok Sabha election defeats, the Bharatiya Janata Party was in an introspective mood on Wednesday with its president Nitin Gadkari making a blunt speech attacking unnamed leaders for the party's plight, while senior leader L K Advani asked partymen to work for cohesion.

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of his recovery, and by rivals of sharpening decline, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Cloud over Gadkari's second term as BJP president

Cloud over Gadkari's second term as BJP president

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Senior BJP leaders said that the amendment of Article 21 of its constitution to enable an incumbent president a second term in office was not done keeping Nitin Gadkari in mind. Prasanna D Zore reports

BJP chief Gadkari speaks on EVM controversy

BJP chief Gadkari speaks on EVM controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari on Friday said his party was not against Electronic Voting Machines or the use of technology in elections, but wanted paper back-up, as it had not been proved conclusively that EVMs were tamper-proof. Gadkari insisted that reservations about EVMs were not confined to the BJP alone and many other political parties, including the Orissa unit of the Congress, were wary of its use."The system should be modernised," Gadkari said.

Nitin Gadkari elected unopposed as BJP president

Nitin Gadkari elected unopposed as BJP president

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Veteran party leader Lal Krishna Advani, who was present with a score of senior leaders in the party headquarters to greet Gadkari, said the party will grow from strength to strength under the leadership of Nagpur-born Gadkari.

Ram Naik backs Gadkari for touching Ramdev's feet

Ram Naik backs Gadkari for touching Ramdev's feet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Naik on Friday came out in defence of party president Nitin Gadkari for touching the feet of yoga guru Baba Ramdev, saying it is the Indian culture to touch the feet of the elderly.

Gadkari to assume BJP chief's office tomorrow

Gadkari to assume BJP chief's office tomorrow

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Nitin Gadkari, who is all set to take over as the new Bharatiya Janata Party president, will assume office in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.

Gadkari escapes unhurt in dais crash, Jayaprada slips

Gadkari escapes unhurt in dais crash, Jayaprada slips

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari escaped unhurt on Tuesday when the stage he was sitting on collapsed during an election rally in Uttar Pradesh.

Kaun banega CM? Gadkari, Fadnavis line up to meet RSS chief

Kaun banega CM? Gadkari, Fadnavis line up to meet RSS chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat and discussed "important" issues, but said there was no talk on politics in Maharashtra where the Bharatiya Janata Party is in the process of government formation.

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Speed-breakers ahead for Gadkari's expressway plans

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Land acquisition costs have gone up to almost 50% of total project cost.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

What is Gadkari's new mantra for BJP?

What is Gadkari's new mantra for BJP?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Speak less or do not speak at all, is the mantra Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari has given to partymen in a bid to make it a party with a difference and not one of differences.

Gadkari praises Rahul for visiting Dalit household

Gadkari praises Rahul for visiting Dalit household

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

BJP president Nitin Gadkari on Friday had a word of praise for Rahul Gandhi, saying the young Congress leader is doing a good job in spending time with Dalit families.

India will soon be zero petroleum import country: Gadkari

India will soon be zero petroleum import country: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

He said manufacturing ethanol and biogas from waste could result in savings to the tune of Rs 5 lakh crore annually

Reddy arrest: K'taka CM, Yeddy meet Gadkari

Reddy arrest: K'taka CM, Yeddy meet Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda and his immediate predecessor B S Yeddyurrappa landed in the city and held talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Gadkari at his residence in Nagpur.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the first part of this exclusive interview to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Gurumurthy talks about how he, a chartered accountant, became an investigative journalist and a writer.

Ambani intervened with Clinton to save Sharif's life: Gadkari

Ambani intervened with Clinton to save Sharif's life: Gadkari

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Former BJP president makes the claim at function to release Marathi translation of MJ Akbar's book

Sushma Vs Jaitley: BJP chief Gadkari joins in

Sushma Vs Jaitley: BJP chief Gadkari joins in

Rediff.com28 May 2011

With her remarks on Arun Jaitley regarding Reddy brothers threatening to snowball into a major row, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday stepped in to virtually snub Sushma Swaraj, saying any debate on the choice of ministers in Karnataka in the media is "totally unnecessary".

How Gadkari plans to fund India's dream infrastructure projects

How Gadkari plans to fund India's dream infrastructure projects

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The minister tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee that he wants to set up a financing corporation for the road and shipping sectors, which will throw up a business opportunity of Rs 25 lakh crore!

Need more debate on FDI in retail: Gadkari

Need more debate on FDI in retail: Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Once it comes to power, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) focus areas would be infrastructure, agriculture, power and housing. Also on the cards is diversifying agriculture into energy and power sectors to help farmers generate more income, apart from reconsidering opening up the economy to multi-brand retail.

Advani, Gadkari to address NDA rally in AP

Advani, Gadkari to address NDA rally in AP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari and senior party leader L K Advani would address NDA's public rally in Hyderabad on Thursday against the Central government, highlighting the issue of corruption.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Never threatened I-T dept, it's a conspiracy: Gadkari

Never threatened I-T dept, it's a conspiracy: Gadkari

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Sunday denied he had threatened income tax authorities but insisted that the raids conducted on some companies. allegedly associated with his Purti Group. were a part of a conspiracy to malign him and his party. "I never threatened the I-T Department or its officials. I have full faith in the professional integrity of the department. Unfortunately, my public statements have been distorted," Gadkari said.

Gadkari files defamation notice against Digvijaya

Gadkari files defamation notice against Digvijaya

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Friday served a criminal defamation notice on Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh for implicating him in the allocation of a coal block to BJP Rajya Sabha member Ajay Sancheti by the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government.

EXCLUSIVE! How Nitin Gadkari bowed out

EXCLUSIVE! How Nitin Gadkari bowed out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The story of how Rajnath Singh was named as the new BJP president is nothing short of a potboiler.

Congress attacks BJP for backing Gadkari

Congress attacks BJP for backing Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Congress on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party for giving a clean chit to its President Nitin Gadkari facing charges of owning shell companies, alleging it has shown the "bankruptcy" of the opposition party's leadership and the "mask" has now come off "exposing its real face".

Gadkari regrets remarks about Vivekananda, Dawood

Gadkari regrets remarks about Vivekananda, Dawood

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday denied comparing Swami Vivekananda with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and expressed "sincere regret" over the hurt to public sentiment caused by his remarks.

RSS distances itself from Gadkari issue

RSS distances itself from Gadkari issue

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Amid allegations of dubious funding for companies run by BJP chief Nitin Gadkari, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday distanced itself from the controversy saying it has nothing to do with the controversy surrounding him.

We have no dearth of talent in BJP: Gadkari

We have no dearth of talent in BJP: Gadkari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Nitin Gadkari, had an exclusive chat with rediff.com readers on Thursday afternoon, where he discussed a score of issues with our readers, ranging from price rise, Karnataka crisis to 'Rahul charisma' and Ayodhya verdict.