'Gadkari was favourite minister of Balasaheb Thackeray': CM Eknath Shinde

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 7, 2024
CM Eknath Shinde said Union minister Nitin Gadkari was the "favourite minister" of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackery, during his stint in the state govt in 90s. Joining Gadkari on Sunday evening during the former's campaign trail, Shinde said it was Balasaheb who gave Gadkari the popular nickname 'Roadkari'. Gadkari was the...

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Nitin Gadkari

Indian politician (born 1957)
Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari has solidified the government's take on live-in-relationships in India, terming it..
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Over 20 BJP MPs, including Union ministers, skipped the introduction of the 'one nation, one election' bills in Lok Sabha, despite a party whip. While some..
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Gadkari revealed that 1,78,000 lives are claimed by road accidents annually, with 60 per cent of deaths of people ranging between 18-34 years. He also revealed..
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the upcoming inauguration of two Delhi-Dehradun Expressway sections within Delhi and a leg of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway...
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Shiv Sena

Political party in Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained key portfolios including Home, Law, and Judiciary, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received Urban Development..
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that cabinet portfolio assignments are expected imminently, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning...
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BJP MLC Ram Shinde filed his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson, accompanied by CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Eknath Shinde's..
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Maharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's..
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will rotate ministerial positions during its five-year term. This will..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the central government for excluding Delhi's tableau from the Republic Day parade, alleging political..
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the 'leader of propaganda' and 'panga', citing Congress's recent electoral defeats and..
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Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, claiming that the ruling party has focused on Sambhal..
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BSP chief Mayawati criticized Congress's protests over alleged disrespect to BR Ambedkar in Parliament, accusing them of "deceptive politics." She claimed..
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured..
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Parbhani, Maharashtra, to meet families of two deceased individuals following violence sparked by alleged desecration..
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Maharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban..
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NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar got Finance and Planning and Excise departments
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