Overview

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke against caste-based politics during a convocation ceremony in Nagpur, emphasizing that a person's value is determined by their qualities, not caste, religion, or gender.
• Gadkari declared he would not compromise on this principle, even if it negatively impacts his electoral prospects, stating, 'Jo karega jaat ki baat, uske kass ke marunga laat.'
• Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi praised Gadkari’s remarks, urging other BJP leaders to adopt similar views to promote social unity.
• Gadkari highlighted the importance of education and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to become job creators rather than job seekers.
• He also commended a trust led by IPS officer Sandeep Tamgadge for its efforts in combating sickle cell disease and thalassemia among marginalized communities in Maharashtra.