NAGPUR: Union minister Nitin Gadkari Saturday revealed he was approached by a senior politician from the opposition camp ahead of LS polls with an offer to support him as the prime ministerial candidate, but he declined the proposition.
Speaking at a journalism awards event in Nagpur, Gadkari affirmed his unwavering loyalty to his convictions and his party, saying he would not compromise his principles for any position.
Although Gadkari did not disclose the identity of the opposition neta who made the offer, the INDIA bloc had always been effusive in its praise for the MP from Nagpur.
“To become a PM is not my aim in life. I asked the opposition leader, why should you support me and why should I accept your support? An individual’s conviction is the cornerstone of Indian democracy,” Gadkari said, confirming speculation that his name was being considered for the top post before the general election. In an interview with TOI in March, Gadkari had said he was not in the race for the PM’s post and was wedded to the Sangh ideology.
During his address, Gadkari encouraged journalists to maintain a high level of conviction and pass on the commitment to future generations. He added journalists often do not get financial support, despite their hard work.
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