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‘Nothing to do with politics’: Nitin Gadkari’s office clarifies his statement that he can no longer work as much

August 25, 2026 Khushi Singh Arya 6 mins read
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Political debate erupts over Nitin Gadkari’s statement, office issues clarification

A recent statement by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has sparked political debate. During a program, Gadkari had said about his efficiency that he can no longer work as much as before. Some people started linking this statement of his with his political life and future.

After the statement came out, different political reactions and speculations started coming to the fore. However, Gadkari’s office has now dismissed such interpretations, clarifying that the minister’s remarks had nothing to do with politics. The office said the statement should be understood in its actual context.

The minister’s office has issued a clarification to clarify that Gadkari’s remarks should not be seen as any political signal. The context of the statement was related to his work ability and personal experience, and not to any political development or future strategy.

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What did Nitin Gadkari say?

During his address, Nitin Gadkari, while talking about his experiences related to work and life, said that now he is not able to work as much as before. His comment became a topic of public discussion as soon as it came to light, because Gadkari is among the senior ministers of the Central Government and has been playing an active political role for a long time.

His remarks were seen by some as a broader political context rather than a simple personal comment. Especially amid questions related to the future and activism of senior leaders, such statements often become a matter of discussion. For this reason, many speculations also arose regarding Gadkari’s statement.

However, the minister’s office categorically rejected these speculations. The office said that it was not correct to consider Gadkari’s statement as a political signal and his statement was not related to any political activity, position or future plan.

Gadkari’s office said the statement had no political connection.

A clarification issued by Gadkari’s office stated that it was inappropriate to attach political significance to the minister’s remarks. The office tried to clarify that the statement ‘Can’t Work As Much Now’ was not meant as any political message or signal.

According to the office, leaders often talk about their personal experiences and work methods in public events. Linking such a comment directly to political developments could change the original context of the statement. Therefore, the office asked people to keep the entire context in mind.

This clarification has come at a time when discussions regarding Gadkari’s statement had increased on social media and in political circles. The office’s clarification aims to put an end to these speculations and clarify the actual context of the minister’s statement.

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Why did political speculation start after the statement?

Nitin Gadkari is one of the prominent faces of the Central Government. He has been holding the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for a long time and has been continuously publicly active on many major infrastructure projects. In such a situation, it is considered natural for a political viewpoint to emerge on any of his statements.

When he said about his efficiency that he could no longer work as much as before, some people started linking it to his political future. Such statements often attract more attention amid discussions about the activities and future of senior leaders.

But the clarification issued by Gadkari’s office directly dismissed these speculations. The office clarified that it was not correct to link the minister’s remarks to politics and it should be seen in a normal personal context.

The office emphasized the importance of understanding the context of the statement.

The minister’s office’s response emphasized that any public statement should be understood within its full context. Looking at just one sentence in isolation can lead to misinterpretation of its meaning and unnecessary speculation.

After Gadkari’s comment, different kinds of speculations started being made in political discussions. Some saw it as a sign of his activism, while others interpreted it as a hint at his political future. The Office did not accept all these interpretations as correct.

After the clarification, the minister’s statement is now being seen as a comment related to his personal experience and work ability. The office has denied any political connotation or message, bringing clarity to the speculation surrounding the case.

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Gadkari’s Key Role in the Central Government

Nitin Gadkari has been active in Indian politics for a long time and has held the responsibility of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the Central Government. During his tenure, many projects related to road construction, expressways and transportation have been in constant discussion.

Due to the responsibilities of the Ministry, his work is quite wide-ranging and he has to remain constantly active on various projects and administrative issues. In such a situation, comments related to his work and personal experiences also attract people’s attention.

Nevertheless, his office has made it clear that the recent statement should not be seen as a sign of any political change or future strategy

Clarification puts political speculation to rest

Nitin Gadkari‘s office has clarified the political debate that erupted after his statement that he “can no longer work as much.” The office has clearly stated that the minister’s comment had nothing to do with politics and should not be seen as a political message.

Gadkari’s statement had led to various speculations, but the office’s response has ruled out any political motive behind it. Now the statement is being seen in the context of his personal experience and ability to work.

At present, instead of political speculation regarding Gadkari‘s comment, attention is being paid to the clarification of his office. The office clarified that the statement was not related to any political position, party strategy or future decision.

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