Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting with Iran’s ex-Supreme leader Khamenei; ‘He asked me a question…’

A powerful speech invoking history, culture, and identity, referencing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and India’s civilizational roots. Nitin Gadkari reflects on cultural links between India and regions like Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia, highlighting claims about Sanskrit and Persian connections. The speech also touches upon unity in diversity, nationalism, secularism, and the idea of “Sarva Dharma Sambhav”. Referencing leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and A. R. Antulay, the address counters allegations around religion and politics, asserting that Indian identity transcends caste, religion, and language.