 "Nitin Gadkari declines a prime ministerial offer, emphasizing ethics in politics and journalism for a thriving democracy.")
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently shared insights on ethics in politics and journalism during a journalism awards event. He recounted a past conversation where a political figure offered to support him if he pursued the Prime Minister’s role, which Gadkari declined, emphasizing that he does not seek such ambitions. He highlighted the necessity for integrity across all four pillars of democracy: the judiciary, executive, legislature, and media. Gadkari also reflected on the value of honest opposition, recalling his respect for the late A B Bardhan, despite their differing political views. He asserted that true democracy thrives on ethical conduct in all spheres of governance and public discourse.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made headlines on Saturday by sharing insights about his political ambitions during a journalism awards ceremony. He revealed that a political leader once offered support for his potential bid for the Prime Minister’s position, which he promptly declined, stating that he does not aspire to that role. “Becoming Prime Minister is not the aim in my life,” Gadkari emphasized, reaffirming his loyalty to his convictions and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
During his speech, Gadkari highlighted the vital role of ethics in both journalism and politics. He recounted an interaction with a senior Communist Party leader, discussing the late A B Bardhan. Gadkari reflected on how politics today lacks figures like Bardhan, who were respected for their honest opposition. He stressed that “democracy can succeed only when the judiciary, executive, legislature, and media adhere to ethical standards.”
The dialogue sparked by his comments sheds light on the ethical challenges faced in today’s political landscape and underscores the importance of integrity in governance.
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Tags: Nitin Gadkari, Prime Minister, BJP, Ethics in Politics, Journalism Awards, Democracy, A B Bardhan, Political Leadership
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Who is Gadkari?
Gadkari is a politician in India and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). -
What did Gadkari say about the PM post?
Gadkari claimed that he was offered support to run for the position of Prime Minister but chose to decline the offer. -
Why did Gadkari decline the offer?
Gadkari did not specify the exact reasons for declining the offer, but he mentioned he felt it wasn’t the right time for him to pursue that position. -
Is Gadkari interested in becoming Prime Minister in the future?
Currently, it seems that Gadkari is not interested in the Prime Minister role, at least for now, as he has declined the support. - What does this mean for the BJP?
Gadkari’s decision not to run might indicate support for another candidate within the BJP, as the party prepares for future elections.
