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Modi 2.0 Cabinet: Gadkari, the minister who earns plaudits from Opposition

Gadkari, who has been credited with implementing efficient construction of roads, bridges, and expressways, was the road transport and highways minister for the entire term of the first Modi govt

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Nitin Gadkari. Illustration by Ajay Mohanty

3 min read Last Updated : May 30 2019 | 7:35 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari took oath of office as a Union Minister on Thursday at the swearing-in ceremony of the new government at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Raisina Hill.

Nitin Gadkari was the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping for the entire first term of the first Narendra Modi government. He also held the Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation portfolios since September 3, 2017.

Gadkari, who has been credited for the efficient construction of roads, bridges, and expressways, received a phone call on Thursday morning, hours before Modi’s swearing-in along with the Union Council of Ministers.

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