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Nitin Gadkari

Road Transport & Highways Minister

Nagpur, MaharashtraAge: 67Education: MCom, Nagpur University; LLB
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Criminal Cases
₹155.0 Cr
Total Assets
3
Controversies
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Family Abroad

CONTROVERSIES

high2012-11-01

Purti Group Loan Controversy

AAP accused Gadkari's Purti Group of taking loans using BJP workers as front investors and irregular crop purchases. Gadkari denied; BJP defended him. He was made to step down as BJP President briefly amid probe.

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medium2020-01-01

Highway Tolls and Land Acquisition Disputes

NHAI under Gadkari faced massive controversy over toll rates, excess collection, and aggressive land acquisition displacing farmers. Toll revenue exceeded ₹40,000 crore/year.

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low2023-05-01

Openly Criticized BJP/Modi Government

Gadkari publicly criticized unemployment data, slow government decision-making, and called out political falsehoods. His remarks were widely seen as coded criticism of PM Modi — rare for a senior BJP minister.

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ASSETS DECLARED

📦 Movable Assets₹80.0 Cr
🏠 Immovable Assets₹70.0 Cr
🚗 Vehicles₹5.0 Cr
💎 Gold & Jewellery₹2.0 Cr
💵 Cash in Hand₹50.0 L
Total Assets₹155.0 Cr
Liabilities₹35.0 Cr
* Source: Self-declared affidavit filed with Election Commission of India

FAMILY & CHILDREN

🇮🇳 Nikhil Gadkari
📍 India💼 Businessman (Purti Group)
🇮🇳 Ketaki Gadkari
📍 India💼 Home-maker
🇮🇳 Sarang Gadkari
📍 India💼 Businessman
* Family information compiled from EC affidavits, official interviews & public records

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BJPRoadsInfrastructureMaharashtraNagpur