Gadkari clarifies remarks on stepping back were about Trust, not politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has denied any intention to quit politics, following media reports that suggested otherwise. His office issued a clarification stating that his recent remarks were made in the context of a Trust's functioning and future leadership. Gadkari had said he could no longer handle as much work as before and that younger people should be given greater responsibility. His office noted that certain television channels took the statement out of context and framed it as a political announcement. The clarification emphasizes that his comments were strictly related to the Trust and not his political career.