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Maharashtra: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed the Convocation ceremony of the Central India Group of Institutions in Nagpur on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of equality and rejecting caste-based politics. Gadkari asserted that a person’s value should be judged by their qualities, not by their caste, religion, language, or gender.
He stated, “A person is defined by their qualities, not by their caste, religion, language, or sex. Therefore, we will not discriminate against anyone based on these factors,” underscoring the need for fairness and equality. Despite being in a political environment where caste-based identity often plays a significant role, Gadkari firmly stated that he would not engage in such practices, even if it costs him votes.
Gadkari shared a personal story about how many people tried to approach him based on their caste identities, but he remained unwavering in his stance. He recounted telling an audience of 50,000 people, “Jo karega jaat ki baat, uske kass ke maarunga laat” (Anyone who discusses caste will receive a kick from me). He acknowledged that his friends had warned him that this might harm his political career, but he remained unbothered, stating that losing an election isn’t the end of life, and he would continue to follow his principles.
