“In our debates and dialogue, variations of opinion isn’t our downside,” he mentioned (File)
Mumbai:
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday raised concern about opportunistic politicians wanting to stay related to the ruling get together of the day and mentioned such “deterioration in ideology” was not good for democracy.
He additionally mentioned there are leaders who stand agency of their ideology however their quantity is steadily declining.
“I at all times say this jokingly that irrespective of which get together’s authorities it’s, one factor is certain that the one who does good work by no means will get respect and people who do unhealthy work are by no means punished,” Mr Gadkari mentioned, with out taking names.
The minister was addressing an occasion organised by the Lokmat media group right here to current awards to parliamentarians for his or her exemplary contributions.
“In our debates and dialogue, variations of opinion isn’t our downside. Our downside is lack of concepts,” the senior BJP chief mentioned.
“There are individuals who stand agency with conviction primarily based on their ideology however the variety of such folks is declining. And deterioration in ideology, which is going on, isn’t good for democracy,” he mentioned.
“Neither rightist nor leftist, we’re identified opportunists, some folks write like this. And all wish to stay related to the ruling get together,” he added.
Mr Gadkari mentioned India is the world’s largest democracy and in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phrases, India is the mom of democracy.
“It’s due to this speciality, our democratic governance system is a perfect for the remainder of the world,” he added.
Mr Gadkari mentioned politicians come and go however it’s the work they’ve performed for the folks of their respective constituencies that finally issues and produce them respect.
“Publicity and recognition is critical however how they work for the folks of their respective constituencies is extra essential than what they converse in Parliament,” he mentioned.
Gadkari praised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s oratory and mentioned he has additionally learnt quite a bit from former defence minister George Fernandes’ “behaviour, simplicity and persona.” “After Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the particular person I used to be impressed with quite a bit was George Fernandes,” he mentioned.
Mr Gadkari additionally praised former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, who was lately conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously, and mentioned such folks have made the nation’s democracy robust.
“After stepping down as chief minister, he (Thakur) travelled in an auto-rickshaw and his situation was very strange,” he mentioned and advised that political leaders ought to take inspiration from such folks.
“Immediately I really feel that our democracy goes to be very robust after so lengthy…. All of us have the duty to boost the dignity and respect of Parliament,” he added.
Addressing the occasion, Union minister Ramdas Athawale mentioned that in politics leaders hold switching events. “It’s not identified which MP will transfer to which get together and when,” he mentioned.
“I’m going to stay in energy. I do know which get together goes to kind its authorities,” Mr Athawale, whose RPI (Athawale) is an NDA ally, mentioned in lighter vein.
Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor of the Congress and Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra of the BJD had been conferred the very best parliamentarian of the 12 months awards on the occasion.
Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali, who has been suspended by the Bahujan Samaj Get together (BSP), and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas of the CPI(M) acquired the very best debutant parliamentarian awards.
BJP MP Maneka Gandhi and Samajwadi Get together MP Ram Gopal Yadav had been conferred the lifetime achievement awards on the perform. Akali Dal MP Harshimrat Kaur and BJP MP Saroj Pandey acquired the very best girl parliamentarian of the 12 months awards.
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