Dismissing criticism of the government’s ethanol-blended petrol program as politically motivated, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his brain “is worth Rs 200 crore a month” and that he is not short on money.
In his speech at an event hosted by the Agricos Welfare Society in Nagpur, he said, “My brain is worth Rs 200 crore a month. I am not at all short of money, and I don’t stoop low.”
Nitin Gadkari slams Ethanol Policy Critics
His remarks came during the criticism of the government’s promotion of ethanol-blended petrol. The government has pointed out that petrol mixed with 20 % ethanol, known as E20, is a cleaner fuel and has helped farmers get better prices for their crops, such as sugarcane and maize.
Critics argue that the program will cause water shortages and harm vehicles. They have also claimed that two major ethanol companies are owned by Gadkari’s sons.
Without directly addressing the controversy, Gadkari said, “I give ideas to my sons, but I do not led to fraud.”
Says his brain worth Rs 200 Crore
“Recently, my son imported 800 containers of apples from Iran and exported 1,000 containers of bananas from India to Iran. There are no money transactions with Iran. My son is involved in import and export. I also own a sugar factory, a distillery, and a power plant. I am not experimenting with agriculture for personal gain,” the minister said.
Gadkari highlighted his efforts to assist local vegetable vendors in setting up fruit malls across Nagpur. He added that these initiatives empower traders and farmers by allowing direct sales at key locations in the city.
“I am not doing all this for my own earnings. My income is ample. My brain is worth Rs 200 crore per month. I have no shortage of money,” Nitin Gadkari said.
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