- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s candid remark during his address at a programme organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Mahanubhav Parishad in Nagpur has drawn widespread attention. Gadkari said that in his field of work, speaking truth is "prohibited". The Minister of Road Transport and Highways also stressed the importance of staying honest and dedicated, urging people not to take shortcuts.
"There is a shortcut to achieve anything. A person reaches faster through shortcuts. If you want to cross the road by breaking the rules, then it may be that there is a red light and you cross it, but one meaning of shortcut is that it cuts you short. That is why we have been given values like honesty, credibility, dedication, and truth. The long-lasting success belongs to truth. As Lord Krishna wrote in the Bhagavad Gita - In the end, truth always wins," Gadkari said, as per an NDTV report.
"In the field where I work, speaking the truth with all my heart is prohibited. The one who can fool people the best can be the best leader," Gadkari added.
Gadkari Is Famous For His Bold Statements
Earlier, Gadkari talked about filing petitions against the government in court for discipline in public administration.
"There should be some people in society who file petitions against the government in court. This disciplines the politicians. (This is) because even ministers in the government cannot do the work that a court order can do. Popular politics comes in the way of politicians and ministers," he said.
To ensure traffic discipline, Nitin Gadkari had once announced Rs 500 reward for those reporting illegally parked vehicles. In April this year, he talked about replacing conventional vehicle horns with sounds inspired by Indian musical instruments.
