Union Minister Nitin Gadkari advocated for a shift in Indian politics towards performance and development, rather than identity-based appeals like caste or religion. Speaking in Nagpur, he emphasized that public welfare and service should drive democracy, stating that voters will support him based on his work. Gadkari highlighted Nagpur's successful water management as an example of development-oriented governance, contrasting it with shortcuts often taken by underperforming politicians. He stressed his belief in conviction-based politics over convenience.