NAGPUR: In a shocking statement, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, “Sometimes I think of quitting politics”. Gadkari, one of the popular ministers of the Modi government, made the remarks while addressing the audience at Shri Girish Gandhi Amrut Mahotsav Satkar Programme in Nagpur. There are many things to do in life besides politics, he said.

Talking about social worker Dr Girish Gandhi, Gadkari said, "When Girish Bhai was in politics, I used to discourage him, because I also sometimes think of leaving politics. Apart from politics, there are many things to do in life.”

“Girish Bhai has done great work in the field of environment. He taught us to plant trees. I got a taste for environment since then”, he added.

The minister also inaugurated the Savner-Dhapewada-Goundkhairi section of National Highway 547-E in Nagpur. This highway section, which is replete with various features like greenfield bypass, big bridge, railway flyover as well as vehicular underpass, overpass, bus shelter on both sides, will eliminate the traffic problem in the area and will prove crucial to ensure smooth and safe traffic for the citizens", he said.