PUNE: Union minister Nitin Gadkari Friday said there is much talk about making India ‘ atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant)’, a five trillion-dollar economy , the third-largest economy, and Vishwaguru but individuals must begin making changes within themselves before advising others.
Speaking at the inauguration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ’s statue in Sangli where NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar was also invited, Gadkari said people can derive inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj even today. “Even if we adopt one of his qualities, it will take our society and country far ahead. Often, there are talks of making India ‘atmanirbhar Bharat’, a five trilliondollar economy, the thirdlargest economy and Vishwaguru.
But if we want to bring all of this into reality, we will have to bring change within ourselves. It is easy to tell others to change, but an individual will have to begin with oneself before advising others,” Gadkari said. He did not elaborate or name any person.
Gadkari said caste, cash and criminality have become the biggest ingredients in politics . “For the purification of politics, netas will have to follow the principles of Shivaji Maharaj and adopt his idea of good governance for the betterment of society.” He also said that when he contested the Lok Sabha poll, he made it clear that he would not be involved in caste-based politics even if he did not get votes.
Pawar, who had prior commitments, delivered his speech and left the venue before Gadkari’s arrival. The Union minister was nearly half an hour behind schedule.
Speaking at the inauguration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ’s statue in Sangli where NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar was also invited, Gadkari said people can derive inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj even today. “Even if we adopt one of his qualities, it will take our society and country far ahead. Often, there are talks of making India ‘atmanirbhar Bharat’, a five trilliondollar economy, the thirdlargest economy and Vishwaguru.
But if we want to bring all of this into reality, we will have to bring change within ourselves. It is easy to tell others to change, but an individual will have to begin with oneself before advising others,” Gadkari said. He did not elaborate or name any person.
Gadkari said caste, cash and criminality have become the biggest ingredients in politics . “For the purification of politics, netas will have to follow the principles of Shivaji Maharaj and adopt his idea of good governance for the betterment of society.” He also said that when he contested the Lok Sabha poll, he made it clear that he would not be involved in caste-based politics even if he did not get votes.
Pawar, who had prior commitments, delivered his speech and left the venue before Gadkari’s arrival. The Union minister was nearly half an hour behind schedule.
