Would Rather Leap into a Well than Join Cong: Gadkari Recalls His Response to Political Advice

In a recent political gathering in Bhandara, Maharashtra, the BJP stalwart and Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, recounted a tale from his past where a fellow politician advised him to switch allegiances and join the Congress. Drawing a vivid picture of his dedication to his party, Gadkari quipped that he'd rather take a fatal plunge into a well than become a member of the opposition. The gathering was convened on Friday to celebrate the completion of nine successful years of the Narendra Modi-led government. During his address, Gadkari not only fondly reminisced his early days of service in the BJP, but also shared the transformative journey the party has taken over the years. Taking a moment to assert the BJP's progress during their tenure, Gadkari stated that their government's accomplishments over the last nine years surpassed those of the Congress' 60-year rule by twofold. This comment was made as part of Gadkari's broader comparison between the two parties, underscoring the advancements and the strides BJP has made in their nearly a decade-long governance.