Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced his intention to step back from active political work due to his advancing age, signaling a significant generational shift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Gadkari stated that he can no longer work as much as before and that it was time for the new generation to take over. The 69-year-old minister added that he has been working in public life for three decades and that it was now appropriate for the younger generation to take up the reins. Gadkari's remarks come just days after the BJP underwent a major organizational overhaul, marking the first significant change in leadership since 2015. The new team includes 51 new faces and notable figures such as former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Ram Madhav, and Smriti Irani. Despite Gadkari's announcement, he also spoke about the development work ahead, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that no tribal village in Maharashtra remains without electricity and that development becomes visible across the state. The comments have sparked speculation about a possible reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet, with Gadkari's office later clarifying that the minister was speaking specifically about the Laxmanrao Mankar Trust, an organization he founded that runs Ekal Vidyalayas in tribal areas. This news was published by Karishma Saurabh Kalita on August 25, 2026, at 11:13 IST.