Overview

• Gadkari told Uday Nirgudkar that what happened over the past 11 years was just a “news reel” and that the “real film” of his 2029 election role is yet to begin.
• The union minister said the BJP will set his future responsibilities and pledged to fulfil any role the party assigns.
• He said he is prioritising agriculture and social work, particularly efforts to stop farmer suicides in Vidarbha.
• He endorsed the population control bill, arguing that unchecked population growth hampers per capita income gains.
• He denied knowing or meeting Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sudhakar Badgujar when asked about his alleged switch to the BJP.