Allegations work of powerful lobby hit by ethanol blending of petrol: Gadkari

Speaking at a programme in Nagpur, the minister likened himself to a "tree that bears fruit," and said, "I don't respond to such criticisms because then it becomes news. The tree that bears fruit is the one people throw stones at. It is better that we avoid it"

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday refused to be pulled into a controversy over allegations against him with regard to ethanol blending, alleging that it is work of a powerful import lobby upset by his decisions, reported news agency PTI.

Speaking at a programme in Nagpur, the minister likened himself to a "tree that bears fruit," and said, "I don't respond to such criticisms because then it becomes news. The tree that bears fruit is the one people throw stones at. It is better that we avoid