Union Minister Nitin Gadkari criticized caste-based politics at a convocation ceremony in Nagpur, emphasizing the importance of qualities over caste, religion, and gender in determining greatness. He used former President Dr Abdul Kalam as an example, highlighting his achievements as a nuclear scientist that earned him global recognition.
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https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/tesla-white-house/Nitin Gadkari, a veteran leader, stated that his organization will not discriminate against individuals based on caste, sect, religion, language, or sex during the convocation ceremony of Central India Group of Institutions.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/nitin-gadkari-jo-karega-jaat-ki-baat-nitin-gadkaris-tough-talk-on-caste-politics-7933972#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed a convocation ceremony in Nagpur, emphasizing the importance of equality and criticizing caste-based politics. He stated that an individual's worth should be determined by their qualities, not their caste or religion. This stance may cost him votes but he remains committed to it.
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