Nitin Gadkari

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi Government's ethanol blending policy (E20), stating that promised reductions in diesel and petrol prices to Rs. 50 and Rs. 55 per litre, respectively, have not materialised. The policy is accused of harming the middle class while benefiting ethanol producers.

India's push to adopt E20 ethanol-blended petrol faces public backlash, with protests led by opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal. Motorists and political analysts raise concerns over vehicle performance and costs, while the government cites economic and energy security benefits.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's parliamentary response on July 29 regarding the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, stating it raises more questions than answers. Public anger is growing over the E20 petrol implementation, with demands for accountability.

The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that the Shivamogga-Tumakuru highway widening project will be completed by March 2027. He made the statement while responding to a question from Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra.

The four-laning project for the Tumakuru-Shivamogga NH-69 is nearing completion under four packages via the Hybrid Annuity Model, with the final package expected by March 2027. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed this in a Lok Sabha response to Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra.

Nitin Gadkari stated that E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%. Critics have raised concerns about vehicle compatibility, reduced fuel efficiency, higher maintenance costs, and unclear liability for engine or fuel-system issues.

A portion of the Pune-Bengaluru national highway near Belagavi collapsed. MLA Shashikala Jolle criticized the quality of work at the site and pledged to inform Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and advocate for the road's reconstruction.

The Bombay High Court will hear Nitin Gadkari's legal plea against Meta, X Corp, Google LLC, and unknown persons over deepfake posts linked to ethanol. The lawsuit claims these posts have caused irreparable harm to Gadkari's reputation and personality rights.

The Bombay High Court has allowed Nitin Gadkari to file a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and X regarding deepfake posts linked to ethanol. Gadkari clarified he has no involvement in E20 policy decisions despite his role as Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways.

Participants at a Mumbai victory rally organized by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS viewed the protests as a 'personal victory' and demanded the resignation of Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the E20 fuel rollout.

Nagpur Cyber Police registered an FIR against content creators for an alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari. The legal action is linked to contested online posts about the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy.

The Centre agrees to consider Kerala's request to strengthen transport services. Transport Minister C.P. John met with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to discuss transport-related issues.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari terms the Zojila tunnel, the world's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at 11,578 feet altitude, as a gamechanger for national security and integration. The final blasting of the tunnel was overseen from the Kargil side.

India's Zojila tunnel near the China border is nearing completion, providing all-weather access to Ladakh. The 13.14-kilometre tunnel, part of a broader infrastructure network, connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh and was completed by over 3,000 workers since 2020. The project aims to enhance connectivity for trade, troops, and supplies in the region.

The Zojila Tunnel, a 13.14 km strategic all-weather tunnel connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh's Kargil, is set for final breakthrough on June 9, overseen by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The tunnel cuts through the Himalayas at 11,578 feet.