Congress party leaders released a 19-second video asserting that India’s Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, purportedly stated in an interview that, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, discontent prevails among villages, the impoverished, laborers, and farmers. Allegedly, the minister claimed there is a lack of quality roads, access to clean drinking water, well-equipped hospitals, and good schools in rural areas.
Congress party wrote on X, ‘Today the villages, poor, laborers and farmers are unhappy. There are no good roads, no pure water to drink, no good hospitals, no good schools in the villages.’
आज गांव, गरीब, मज़दूर और किसान दुखी हैं.
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 1, 2024
गावों में अच्छे रोड नहीं, पीने के लिए शुद्ध पानी नहीं, अच्छे अस्पताल नहीं, अच्छे स्कूल नहीं हैं.
– मोदी सरकार के मंत्री नितिन गडकरी pic.twitter.com/jt8AMfWOxU
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, ‘ Today the villages, the poor, the laborers and the farmers are sad. Farmer’s crop does not get good price.’
“आज गांव, गरीब, मज़दूर और किसान दुखी हैं.
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 1, 2024
किसान की फसल को अच्छा भाव नहीं मिलता”
मोदी सरकार के मंत्री नितिन गडकरी
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Journalist Ashutosh tweeted, ‘If everything is good under Modi’s rule then why does Gadkari see everything as bad?’
मोदी के राज में सब अच्छा है तो गड़करी को सब ख़राब क्यों दिख रहा है ? https://t.co/jbvEfq920U via @SatyaHindi
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) March 1, 2024
INC supporter Ashish Singh tweeted, ‘Today the villages, poor, laborers and farmers are unhappy. There are no good roads, no pure water to drink, no good hospitals, no good schools in the villages. Modi government minister Nitin Gadkari accept Truth!’
It's Big Breaking 🚨
— Ashish Singh (@AshishSinghKiJi) March 1, 2024
Today the villages, poor, laborers and farmers are unhappy.
There are no good roads, no pure water to drink, no good hospitals, no good schools in the villages.
Modi government minister Nitin Gadkari accept Truth! pic.twitter.com/KUs6sGRhzu
Congress Party worker Vijay Thottathil wrote, ‘Nitin Gadkari Ji saying rural people & farmers are not happy because they don’t have proper roads, water or any other facilities & farmers don’t get proper value for their crop!’
Nitin Gadkari Ji saying rural people & farmers are not happy because they don’t have proper roads, water or any other facilities & farmers don’t get proper value for their crop!
— Vijay Thottathil (@vijaythottathil) March 1, 2024
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Congress worker Shantanu tweeted, ‘In today’s time, people in rural areas, poor people, our farmers and labourers are unhappy.’
In today’s time, people in rural areas, poor people, our farmers and labourers are unhappy.
— Shantanu (@shaandelhite) March 1, 2024
— Modi govt’s minister and his rival Nitin Gadkari pic.twitter.com/5g0TeFIrNX
Additionally, Dr. SP, Manish RJ, Manu, Journalist Ranvijay Singh, Srinivas BV, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Alka Lamba, Kavya AAP, Uttar Pradesh Congress, Sandeep Singh, Pooja 1010, Krishna Kant, and Pratap Solanki have also disseminated this video. Presently, the video has gained widespread traction on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Fact Check
Our investigative efforts started with a thorough examination of the initial interview released by Lallantop on their YouTube channel. Sixteen minutes into the interview, Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, delved into a discussion on the agricultural sector’s contribution to the GDP. He elucidated on the factors motivating individuals to opt for urbanization, attributing it to the absence of well-constructed roads, adequately equipped hospitals, and quality educational institutions—essential elements for an improved standard of living. Furthermore, Gadkari emphasized that under Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, concerted efforts are being made to enhance the economic viability of farming through the development of urban and semi-urban areas.
Nitin Gadkari mentioned that the rise in prices of things like fertilizers, insecticides, cement, and steel has made farming less profitable. To address this, he suggested that farmers shift towards the energy and power sector. He believes farmers can not only provide food but also energy. He shared an example where mustard straw in Panipat is used to generate vitamins, creating a new avenue for farmers. Gadkari explained that Indian Oil is now using straw to produce ethanol, bio-vitamins, and bio-aviation fuel. He emphasized that although agriculture contributes 12% to the country’s GDP, it depends on a population of 65%. He highlighted the challenges in rural areas like poor infrastructure, lack of clean water, and inadequate facilities. Gadkari shared the government’s efforts to develop aspirant blocks and districts, aiming for balanced growth. He stressed the importance of farmers producing ethanol and green hydrogen to make them prosperous and boost employment in villages.
Nitin Gadkari concluded the discussion by mentioning that the government is actively addressing this matter. He proudly noted that the government introduced ethanol, and currently, 20 percent ethanol is mixed with petrol. He highlighted his longstanding advocacy for ethanol, dating back to 2004, and recalled the initiative taken by Atal Ji, who sent him to Brazil for insights. Gadkari also pointed out that the ethanol program faced a setback during the UPA government’s tenure, but it has been reinstated by the current government.
In conclusion, Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways in India, provided comprehensive insights into the transformative changes in the farming economy under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. He emphasized the evolution of farmers into energy and vitamin producers, foreseeing a significant surge in their contribution to India’s economy. It is noteworthy that the Congress party leaders edited the video in an attempt to manipulate the presented facts.
| Claim | During PM Modi’s term, rural areas lack adequately constructed roads, access to clean drinking water, proper healthcare facilities, and well-equipped schools. |
| Claimed by | Congress Party and others |
| Fact Check | Misleading |
