Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was honored with YouTube’s prestigious ‘Golden Button’ Award on Wednesday, recognizing the immense popularity of his content on the platform. The award was presented to him by Ajay Vidyasagar, Regional Director of YouTube at Google Asia Pacific.
In a heartfelt message, Gadkari expressed his gratitude, calling the award a symbol of the “people’s trust and support” towards him. He thanked YouTube for acknowledging the public’s appreciation, writing on X, “A symbol of people’s trust and support – honored to receive the Golden Button for sharing the journey with you all! Thank you, YouTube!” The post was accompanied by a video of the award ceremony.
A symbol of people’s trust and support – honored to receive the Golden Button for sharing the journey with you all! Thank you, YouTube!#YoutubeGoldenButton@YouTube @YouTubeIndia @ajayvidyasagar pic.twitter.com/Mjaree2Nur
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 6, 2024
Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has amassed over one million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he has posted nearly 4,200 videos. His content includes coverage of inaugural ceremonies he attends, updates on new roadways and expressways, and speeches delivered to various organizations. In 2021, he uploaded a video titled “Things to know about Nitin Gadkari,” which has since been pinned to his channel. The video portrays him as a “visionary leader with an impressive track record.”