Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 15, 2024, 08:58 AM
Nitin Gadkari News: Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has recently created a stir in politics by making a controversial statement. At a journalism award ceremony held in Nagpur, Gadkari revealed that he had received an offer of the post of Prime Minister before the Lok Sabha elections, which he turned down with simplicity and firmness.Revealed the offer of the post of Prime MinisterGadkari told in his speech that a prominent opposition leader had offered him to become the Prime Minister, but he turned it down saying that he did not crave for the post. Gadkari said, "I will not take anyone's name, but that leader had offered me that if I become the Prime Minister, they would support me. I asked him why his support is needed and why I should need his support. I made it clear that becoming the Prime Minister is not the goal of my life."Loyalty to ideologyGadkari further explained that he gave priority to his loyalty to his ideology and organization. He said, "I am in the party that has given me everything I never dreamed of. No offer can tempt me. I will not compromise for any post because I am a man of firm belief." His statement makes it clear that Gadkari gave priority to his party and ideology over personal ambitions.Emphasis on ethicsAt this ceremony, Gadkari also underlined the importance of ethics in journalism and politics. He said that the success of democracy can be ensured only when all the four pillars like judiciary, executive, legislature and media follow ethics. In this context, Gadkari honored four senior journalists with the Anilkumar Award for Excellence in Journalism 2023-24. The journalists honored include Vivek Deshpande, Ramu Bhagwat, Srimant Mane and Ram Bhakre.Context of 2019 Lok Sabha electionsThe story of Gadkari rejecting the offer of the Prime Minister's post can also be seen in the context of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. At that time also his name was floated as a possible candidate for the post of Prime Minister, but Gadkari had clarified that the party is united under the leadership of Narendra Modi and there is no possibility of him becoming the Prime Minister.Special identity in the party and the SanghGadkari has been a three-time MP from Nagpur Lok Sabha seat and has a special identity in the party and the Sangh. This statement of his has not only highlighted his honesty and political ethics, but also shows that he gives more importance to his commitment to the organization and ideology than any personal gain.This statement of Nitin Gadkari again raises important discussions of ethics, loyalty and dedication in the field of politics and journalism. His views show that instead of personal ambitions in Indian politics, loyalty to the organization and ideology should be given priority.