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Nitin Gadkari voter demographic remarks

Overview

Indian Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reported receiving significant voter support from diverse demographics in Nagpur. During a media conclave, Gadkari noted that while he secured approximately 70-75% of the vote in educated neighborhoods, his support reached as high as 92% to 99% in areas associated with the underworld and red-light districts.

Gadkari clarified that this high level of support does not imply personal relations with criminal elements or endorsement of illegal activities. Instead, he attributed his broad connections to infrastructure development, such as road construction, and various social work projects.

Furthermore, Gadkari addressed broader concerns regarding Indian democracy, specifically criticizing low voter turnout among educated citizens. He argued that the primary challenge to democracy is the electorate’s level of commitment to the voting process rather than political parties or leaders.

Entities

Nitin Gadkari · Nagpur · IIM Nagpur

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nitin Gadkari claims high support from Nagpur underworld and social sectors

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari claimed high voter support from Nagpur’s underworld and red-light areas, while noting low turnout among educated voters and emphasizing the importance of democratic commitment.

  2. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nitin Gadkari reports higher voter support from criminal areas

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated in Nagpur that he received higher voter support (92%) from criminal and red-light areas compared to educated districts (70-75%), citing infrastructure work as a factor.

Sources

aajtak.com · khabarfast.com · news.abplive.com · news18.com