<p>Veteran BJP leader Nitin Gadkari was among those who took oath as minister in Narendra Modi's cabinet on Sunday (June 9) as the Indian prime minister began his historic consecutive third term in office.</p>

<p>Gadkari was former&nbsp;union minister for Road Transport and Highways, as well as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME).</p>

<p>He is also the longest-serving minister for Road Transport &amp; Highways, with his term spanning over nine years.</p>

<p>Gadkari assumed office as a cabinet minister for the second consecutive term on May 30, 2019.</p>

<p>During his first term in Modi government, he had&nbsp;held the Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation portfolios from September 3, 2017, until the end of the term.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among other positions Gadkari held were Minister for Rural Development from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014, Minister for Panchayati Raj from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014, and Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014.</p>

<h2><strong>Early life</strong></h2>

<p>Nitin Gadkari was born on May 27, 1957, in a Marathi family. He&nbsp;joined Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in his teenage years. At 24, he became the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) city president and later was elected secretary of the Nagpur BJP unit.</p>

<p>In 1989, he won his first election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Between 1995 and 1999, Nitin Gadkari served as the Minister of Public Works Department (PWD). In this capacity, he oversaw the construction of numerous flyovers in Mumbai and played a pivotal role in the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.</p>

<p>Gadkari was the youngest-ever BJP National President, he headed the BJP from 2009 to 2013.</p>

<h2><strong>Education</strong></h2>

<p>Gadkari completed his post-graduation in commerce, in addition to studying law and earning a diploma in business management from Nagpur University.</p>

<p><strong>Election wins</strong></p>

<p>In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Nitin Gadkari won the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 285,000. He defeated Vilas Muttemwar, the then Congress MP.</p>

<p>While in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gadkari contested again from Maharashtra's Nagpur constituency and defeated his closest rival Nana Patole of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 216,009 votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Gadkari won the election from Nagpur constituency in Maharashtra with a margin of around 1.37 lakh votes against Congress’ Vikas Thakre.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Veteran BJP leader Nitin Gadkari was among those who took oath as minister in Narendra Modi's cabinet on Sunday (June 9) as the Indian prime minister began his historic consecutive third term in office.

Veteran BJP leader Nitin Gadkari was among those who took oath as minister in Narendra Modi's cabinet on Sunday (June 9) as the Indian prime minister began his historic consecutive third term in office. Gadkari was former union minister for Road Transport and Highways, as well as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). He is also the longest-serving minister for Road Transport & Highways, with his term spanning over nine years. Gadkari assumed office as a cabinet minister for the second consecutive term on May 30, 2019. During his first term in Modi government, he had held the Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation portfolios from September 3, 2017, until the end of the term. Among other positions Gadkari held were Minister for Rural Development from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014, Minister for Panchayati Raj from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014, and Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation from June 4, 2014, to November 9, 2014. Early life Nitin Gadkari was born on May 27, 1957, in a Marathi family. He joined Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in his teenage years. At 24, he became the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) city president and later was elected secretary of the Nagpur BJP unit. In 1989, he won his first election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Between 1995 and 1999, Nitin Gadkari served as the Minister of Public Works Department (PWD). In this capacity, he oversaw the construction of numerous flyovers in Mumbai and played a pivotal role in the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Gadkari was the youngest-ever BJP National President, he headed the BJP from 2009 to 2013. Education Gadkari completed his post-graduation in commerce, in addition to studying law and earning a diploma in business management from Nagpur University. Election wins In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Nitin Gadkari won the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 285,000. He defeated Vilas Muttemwar, the then Congress MP. While in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gadkari contested again from Maharashtra's Nagpur constituency and defeated his closest rival Nana Patole of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 216,009 votes. In 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Gadkari won the election from Nagpur constituency in Maharashtra with a margin of around 1.37 lakh votes against Congress’ Vikas Thakre. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Nitin Gadkari? Former minister for road transport and highways joins Modi 3.0 cabinet

<p>Preparations are in full swing in India's capital, New Delhi, for the oath-taking ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This will mark the historic third consecutive term for&nbsp;Modi as India's Prime Minister.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-as-pm-of-india-2024-oath-taking-ceremony-live-updates-list-of-members-of-parliament-730046"> Check all updates here</a></p>

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>Before the oath-taking ceremony scheduled at 7.15 pm local time, congratulations has been pouring in from various sections of the society. Indian celebrities such as Ajay Devgn, Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor have shared their wishes for PM-elect Modi.</p>

<p>Actor Anupam Kher, who is a vocal supporter of PM-elect Modi, shared the invitation of the oath ceremony as he expressed his excitement for the historic evening. He wrote, ''As a citizen of India, this will be my third opportunity to attend the oath taking ceremony. This is very special. But the bigger thing than that is that the prime minister is #SameToSame The dialogue will also be the same this evening!!! I am Narendra Damodardas Modi... All hail! Jai Hind! 👏🙏🙏🏾🇮🇳.''</p>

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<p>Actor Anil Kapoor has also arrived in New Delhi to attend the PM-elect Modi's swearing in ceremony. Speaking to ANI&nbsp;said, “I just want the country to prosper, and continue on the path of prosperity. It is positive”.</p>

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<p>Congratulating PM Modi, Ajay Devgn wrote, ''Congratulations to Prime Minister&nbsp; @narendramodiJi on his re-election! Wishing continued success in guiding India towards prosperity and greatness with his wisdom and compassion.''</p>

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<p>Superstar Rajinikanth, who will attend the oath ceremony, said, “I am going to take part in the swearing-in ceremony... It is a very historic event… Assuming office for the third consecutive term is Narendra Modi’s big achievement, my hearty greetings to him. People have elected a robust opposition which is a healthy sign for democracy.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Singer Kailash Kher told ANI, "I congratulate all the people of the country for choosing a strong government for the third...In the history of the country, he (Narendra Modi) is the second PM who has been selected for the third term...The NDA is forming the government again under the vision and leadership of PM Modi and today we are here to attend this ceremony..."</p>

<p>Several Bollywood celebrities, dignitaries, politicians and leaders from neighbouring countries are&nbsp;attending Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony.&nbsp;</p>


Preparations are in full swing in India's capital, New Delhi, for the oath-taking ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This will mark the historic third consecutive term for Modi as India's Prime Minister.

Preparations are in full swing in India's capital, New Delhi, for the oath-taking ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This will mark the historic third consecutive term for Modi as India's Prime Minister. Check all updates here The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Before the oath-taking ceremony scheduled at 7.15 pm local time, congratulations has been pouring in from various sections of the society. Indian celebrities such as Ajay Devgn, Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor have shared their wishes for PM-elect Modi. Actor Anupam Kher, who is a vocal supporter of PM-elect Modi, shared the invitation of the oath ceremony as he expressed his excitement for the historic evening. He wrote, ''As a citizen of India, this will be my third opportunity to attend the oath taking ceremony. This is very special. But the bigger thing than that is that the prime minister is #SameToSame The dialogue will also be the same this evening!!! I am Narendra Damodardas Modi... All hail! Jai Hind! 👏🙏🙏🏾🇮🇳.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) × Actor Anil Kapoor has also arrived in New Delhi to attend the PM-elect Modi's swearing in ceremony. Speaking to ANI said, “I just want the country to prosper, and continue on the path of prosperity. It is positive”. #WATCH | On PM-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, Actor Anil Kapoor says "I just want the country to prosper." pic.twitter.com/gxnWd4lve8 — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024 × Congratulating PM Modi, Ajay Devgn wrote, ''Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodiJi on his re-election! Wishing continued success in guiding India towards prosperity and greatness with his wisdom and compassion.'' Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji on his re-election! Wishing continued success in guiding India towards prosperity and greatness with his wisdom and compassion. — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 9, 2024 × Superstar Rajinikanth, who will attend the oath ceremony, said, “I am going to take part in the swearing-in ceremony... It is a very historic event… Assuming office for the third consecutive term is Narendra Modi’s big achievement, my hearty greetings to him. People have elected a robust opposition which is a healthy sign for democracy.” #WATCH | Delhi: Actor Rajinikanth says, "I am going to take part in the swearing-in ceremony... It is a very historic event. I congratulate PM Modi Ji for becoming the prime minister for the consecutive third time..." pic.twitter.com/zdcrdZ2kSm — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024 × Singer Kailash Kher told ANI, "I congratulate all the people of the country for choosing a strong government for the third...In the history of the country, he (Narendra Modi) is the second PM who has been selected for the third term...The NDA is forming the government again under the vision and leadership of PM Modi and today we are here to attend this ceremony..." Several Bollywood celebrities, dignitaries, politicians and leaders from neighbouring countries are attending Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony.

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