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At an event in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari remarked that in politics, truth often takes a backseat. He urged people to choose honesty over shortcuts.
Nitin Gadkari on Politics: "Only the One Who Can Fool Becomes a Good Leader"
New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while participating in a program of All India Mahanubhav Parishad in Nagpur, clearly expressed his views on politics and life values.
He jokingly exposed the reality of politics and said that only the one who can fool people can become a good leader. However, along with this, he also underlined the importance of truth, honesty, and values.
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Gadkari said that in today's time people resort to shortcuts to get quick success, but its results are not always positive. Giving an example, he said that crossing the road without stopping at the red light can be a shortcut, but it is dangerous and against the rules.
He clarified that shortcuts may help in the short term, but honesty and truthfulness are essential for long-term success.
Speaking the truth in politics is a challenge
Gadkari laughingly said that in his field of work, "speaking the truth wholeheartedly is forbidden." His statement reflects the complexities and duplicity of politics. He said that only the leader who can fool the public becomes an effective leader. This comment was a sarcasm on the political system in which the truth is often hidden.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
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Praise for the teachings of Chakradhar Swami
At the end of his speech, Gadkari referred to the teachings of Chakradhar Swami, the founder of the Mahanubhav sect, and said that values like truth, non-violence, peace, humanity, and equality should be adopted in life. He said that following these values is the identity of a true and good person.
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This statement of Nitin Gadkari reflects the ground realities of politics. Truths were presented in a humorous but profound manner. His statement shows that even though cunningness is considered necessary for political success, long-term success is achieved only through truth and values.
