Batata vada, a spiced mashed potato filling dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried, is a street food staple in Maharashtra. Gadkari grew up enjoying this snack, and over the years, it has remained a symbol of home, nostalgia, and regional pride

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s Delhi bungalow blends Lutyens-style grandeur with Indian heritage, featuring gobar-painted walls, folk art, handcrafted woodwork and traditional paintings. Rooted in sustainability and culture, the home—with peacock-filled gardens and an organic farm—feels like a living museum of Indian craftsmanship