{
  "id": 3259651,
  "title": "Nitin Gadkari's 'Can't Work As Much' Remark Sparks Political Buzz; Office Clarifies Context",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nitin-gadkaris-cant-work-as-much-remark-sparks-political-buzz-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:39:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/nitin-gadkaris-cant-work-as-much-remark-sparks-political-buzz-office-clarifies-context"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently sparked political buzz with his remarks about giving greater responsibility to the younger generation. His office has now clarified the context of his statement, stating that it had nothing to do with politics. Gadkari, who has been in public life for over 30 years, said he could no longer take on as much work as before and urged the younger generation to step up and assume greater responsibilities. The clarification came after Gadkari's remarks at an event in Nagpur, where he reflected on his career, the challenges he faced, and the recognition he received. He acknowledged that his lifestyle had evolved over the years, and he now practices yoga regularly to maintain good health.",
  "summary": "Nitin Gadkari’s office on Tuesday clarified that the Union Minister’s recent remarks about giving greater responsibility to the younger generation were unrelated to politics and had been quoted without their proper context. The clarification came after Gadkari said that \"he could no longer take on as much work as before\". Union Minister's Office Issues Clarification The Union Minister’s office…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Can’t Work Much...': Nitin Gadkari's Remarks On Giving Chance To 'New Generation' Sparks Retirement Buzz - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/cant-work-much-nitin-gadkaris-remarks-on-giving-chance-to-new",
        "published": "2026-08-25T08:27:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "'Nothing to do with politics': Nitin Gadkari clarifies amid retirement buzz over 'can't work much now' remark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nothing-to-do-with-politics-nitin-gadkari-clarifies-amid-retirement",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:18:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}