Gadkari said the Prime Minister’s “strong political will” would be the impetus behind the country’s success and even quoted John F. Kennedy to liken future progress to that of America’s. The impact of the BJP’s 300-plus mandate was, however, visible on Tuesday as Gadkari replied to the debate on the road transport and highways ministry’s demands for grants. The Opposition appeared mesmerised as Gadkari painted a more than rosy picture of the future of highways and transport system in the country. While the Opposition lauded him, Gadkari took care to praise Modi. On Sudip’s allegation about the neglect of the eastern region, Gadkari blamed it on failure to complete land acquisitions and remove encroachments.

Source: The Telegraph July 16, 2019 21:38 UTC