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Minister Nitin Gadkari receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune

Pune, Aug 1 (UNI) Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari was bestowed with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award at award function held on the 105th death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak here today.
Speaking after receiving the Award, he said, "This is a matter of pride for me to receive an award in the name of Lokmanya Tilak. This award has added to my personal stature... It has made me very happy."
"Because of the sacrifices of great leaders like Lokmanya Tilak, we are able to live the life we do today," he added.
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