Nitin Gadkari’s Strong Stance on Caste Politics
, "Jo karega jaat ki baat, usko kas ke marunga laat," meaning, "I will kick anyone hard who talks about caste."
Expressing his firm stance against caste-based politics, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that a person's greatness is defined by their qualities, not by caste, religion, or gender. He affirmed that he would never compromise on this principle, even if it affected his electoral prospects. Gadkari recalled once telling a gathering, "Jo karega jaat ki baat, usko kas ke marunga laat," meaning, "I will kick anyone hard who talks about caste."