At the 2024 Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed key issues impacting India. He highlighted infrastructure’s role in economic growth, with initiatives to lower logistics costs and boost export competitiveness against the U.S. and China. Tackling environmental concerns, he discussed bio-fuel solutions to reduce pollution from stubble burning. Gadkari also emphasized road safety, revealing causes of accidents and discussing the toll of rule violations. Addressing policy matters, he clarified the government’s stance on toll taxes and vehicle age limits. On the Maharashtra elections, Gadkari assessed how splits in the Shiv Sena and NCP, as well as debates on Maratha and OBC quotas, could affect outcomes, and noted the role of RSS in campaigns. Watch the full interview for details.