A delay of nearly an hour was experienced by Mr. Gadkari due to traffic. He mentioned this delay, stating he was late by an hour.

Mr. Gadkari made a comment about paying for his mistake, referring to his time as Maharashtra's PWD Minister in the 1990s. This comment was made in a joking manner.

Further details about the event and Mr. Gadkari's comments are available from the source. The delay and his subsequent remarks were made in the context of his experience with traffic and road infrastructure.