Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview revealed that when she was serving as BJP spokesperson, she asked for a leave from then BJP Chief Nitin Gadkari to make achaar (pickle). To her request, Gadkari responded, "Kya Nirmala jee, achaar ke liye?" Sitharaman then took time and explained Gadkari how important the achaar-making ritual is for her and her family.