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Nitin Gadkari Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 2, 2019

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Short Biography

Nitin Gadkari was born on 27-05-1957 in Nagpur in the state of Maharashtra, India. He is an Indian Politician, Lawyer, Industrialist & Chairperson.

Other Name: Nitin Jayram Gadkari
Other Professions: Lawyer Industrialist Chairperson

Nitin Gadkari Complete Bio & Career

Nitin Jayram Gadkari is an adorable politician from India. He is one of the seniormost leaders of BJP. He played a key role in BJP coming into power in the 2014 general elections. He is serving as the Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping in Modi's cabinet. He is highly educated and holds M.Com. & L.L.B. degrees which he obtained from the University of Nagpur. Besides that, he also has a Diploma degree in Business Management.
 
Before becoming a Minister, he served as a Public Works Department’s(PWD) minister in the state of Maharashtra. He was the man behind the construction of the state flyovers, line of roads, and highways across Maharashtra. He was the one behind the construction of the beautiful YashwantraoChavan Mumbai–Pune Expressway. 
 
For his work and the hard grounds that he made, he was made the party President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2010. He held that position till 2013. He was both preceded and succeeded by Rajnath Singh in this office.
 
He is also referred as the flyovers man of India because of his work in constructing flyovers, roads, and expressways during his term. He strongly believes in the idea of socio-economic development and at the same time promote environment protection as well. He is also a social worker. His prominent works include his work towards the upliftment of poor farmers in India and also offering them better opportunities to live. 
 
Though renowned for his work, he is accused of various scandals against him. Some of which includes several cases of corruption and bribery allegations against him. One which did rounds was the unexplained death of a 7-year-old girl. 
 
The speed of road construction grew immensely during his term and also the health of highways was bettered. He has inaugurated numerous road projects and building of highways during his term. He is also seen as future PM candidate of BJP.
 

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Nitin Gadkari Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Nitin Gadkari was born to Jairam Ramchandra Gadkari and Bhanutai Gadkari. He is married to Kanchan Gadkari and they have three children- Nikhil Gadkari, Sarang Gadkari and Ketki Gadkari.

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Skin Colour Wheatish
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Nagpur, Maharashtra
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address 2, Motilal Nehru Place, New Delhi-110 001
School N/A
College G.S. Commerce College, Nagpur University and University College of Law, Main Branch, Nagpur
Qualification Post Graduate
Hobbies Driving
Marital Status Married
Net Worth INR 5 Crores
Official Website www.nitingadkari.org
Contact Number Phone - (011) 23062019, 23063868
Mobile - 09821080522
Fax - (011) 23062022
Email email@nitingadkari.org

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Favorite Player Sachin Tendulkar
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Politician Narendra Modi

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Nitin Gadkari

  • He was accused of bribing the voters before the 2014 general elections.
  • He has various friends from other parties as well.
  • Balasaheb Thackery nicknamed him Roadkari for his work in constructing various roads and flyovers in Maharashtra.
  • He is the only minister from Modi's cabinet who's work is been lauded even by the opposition parties of India.

Nitin Gadkari Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

67 years, 1month, 8 days old age Nitin Gadkari will turn 68 on 27 May, 2025. Only 10 months, 21 days, 20 hours,12 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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