Road Expansion Pays Off, Nitin Gadkari Set To Retain Minister Post In 3.0
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BJP sources had earlier told NDTV that they are not keen on handing over the road transport portfolio to allies so that the momentum in expanding roads continues.
BJP veteran Nitin Gadkari is likely to retain the road transport and highways portfolio in the third Narendra Modi government, thanks to the stellar work in expanding road connectivity to the most remote corners in the first two terms.
The allocation of ministerial berths is a challenge for the BJP this time, as it has fallen short of majority and has to follow coalition dharma by accommodating allies. Its partners this time include Coalition-era veterans N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar. Despite this, the BJP is not keen to let go of key ministries, especially the big four -- Home, Finance, Defence and External Affairs.
BJP sources had earlier told NDTV that they are not keen on handing over the road transport portfolio to allies either so that the momentum in expanding roads continues.
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