India, July 13 -- Union Minister for Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari-known for his candid, often controversial remarks-may have stirred fresh debate with his blunt comments on Saturday. At a gathering of principals and educators, he cautioned that people who gain power, wealth, knowledge, or beauty often become arrogant.

He observed that once individuals start believing they are the smartest, their assertiveness can turn into dominance over others. "But no one becomes great by imposing themselves," he asserted. "Look at history-those accepted by their people never had to force themselves upon anyone."

Gadkari lamented this ego trap among leaders. "I am the smartest one. I've become a 'Sahab'... I don't even count others," he quipp...