RAMDAS ATHAWALE
'Congress ne sara desh loota...', Ramdas Athawale's poetic address in RS leaves parliamentarians in splits
New Delhi: MoS Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale's remarks during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on July 2 included a poetic touch. His poetic address in the Rajya Sabha left the parliamentarians in splits. Addres...
Minister Ramdas Athawale's advice to Congress president Kharge: 'Play the role of opposition'
On June 14, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the NDA government was formed by mistake and that its fall is imminent. In response to Kharge's remark, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated, "NDA has a clear majority. We have won 292 Lok Sabha se...
Virendra Kumar: Veteran LS member continues as Union social justice, empowerment minister
Eight-time BJP MP Virendra Kumar will continue as the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister in the Modi government. Ramdas Athawale retains his position as Minister of State (MoS) in the same ministry, with B L Verma joining as a new MoS. Kumar, a seasoned politician from Madhya Pradesh, has been an MP since 1996. His challenges include addressing caste discrimination, SC/ST and OBC scholarship issues, and matters related to transgender individuals and people with disabilities. Kumar was also the Protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha.
Jayant Chaudhury to Anupriya Patel & Ramdas Athawale: A look at NDA allies who grabbed MoS berths
While a selected few of the NDA allies landed cabinet portfolios, the likes of Anupriya Patel, Jayant Chaudhury and Ramdas Athawale settled for Minister-of-State berths. Here's a lookJayant Chaudhury to Anupriya Patel & Ramdas Athawale: A look at NDA al...
Lok Sabha election results: What went wrong for BJP-NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh? Union minister explains
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale discussed the underwhelming performance of the NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need to accept electoral results. He highlighted the impact of the split between Shiv Sena and NCP, leading to voter preference for Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, benefiting MVA.
BJP-led NDA will get more seats than predicted by exit polls: Union minister Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has predicted that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will win more Lok Sabha seats than predicted by exit polls. The BJP-led NDA is expected to win a significant majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha, while the opposition INDIA bloc is predicted to win a smaller number. The exit polls have predicted the NDA to win 350 to 375 seats, but the BJP-led alliance will gain more seats.
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Yogi Adityanath ended gunda raj in Uttar Pradesh: Ramdas Athawale on Nana Patole's 'Ravana' remarks
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale condemned Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole's remarks calling UP CM Yogi Adityanath "Ravana," citing Yogi's efforts in ending "gunda raj" in Uttar Pradesh. Athawale emphasized Yogi's dedication to national welfare and criticized the comparison to Ravana. An SIT was formed to investigate the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident.
RPI(A) expecting 2 seats in Maharashtra, but won't end ties with NDA if it doesn't happen: Athawale
Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose party is a constituent in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), was addressing a press conference in Nagpur. The LS polls in Maharashtra, which elects 48 MPs, will be held in five phases between April 19 and May 20.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale contemplates contesting LS polls from Shirdi or Solapur
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale is considering contesting from either Shirdi or Solapur seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, after discussing with the BJP high command. He also raised the reservation issue, stating that the 15% reservation was given to SC and ST communities due to their population growth.
Better late than never: Ramdas Athawale on Nitish Kumar's switch to NDA
Union minister Ramdas Athawale welcomed JD(U) president Nitish Kumar's decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), calling it "better late than never." Athawale expressed that Kumar made the right decision at the right time, aligning with the NDA and staking a claim to form a new government with the BJP.
Not Bharat jodo yatra but Bharat todo yatra: Ramdas Athawale slams Rahul Gandhi
Ramdas Athawale criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, calling it an injustice yatra and accuses the Congress of not uniting the country. He asserts that the constitution of BR Ambedkar has united India and Rahul Gandhi doesn't need to worry about the country. Meanwhile, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleges that the administration of Siliguri denied permission for a meeting during the yatra.
Ramdas Athawale dares Oppn to announce one name for PM candidate, says defeating Modi not child's play
Exuding confidence that NDA will win more than 350 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and Narendra Modi would become Prime Minister of India for a third time, Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday dared the Opposition parties to announce one name for the candidacy of Prime Minister.
Modi only suitable face for PM, says Athawale; backs UCC claiming it is necessary for Hindu-Muslim unity
The opposition parties may claim to have several faces for the post of prime minister but the only suitable person for it was Narendra Modi, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said on Monday. The Union minister for social justice and empowerment asserted Modi will win the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and be PM again.
Union minister Athawale meets Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, says his support to NDA will further weaken MVA
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale met Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and said Pawar's support to the NDA will "further weaken" the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Athawale stated it was a courtesy visit. Ajit Pawar led a vertical split in the NCP on Sunday becoming the deputy CM in the Sena-BJP government. Eight other NCP MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Eknath Shinde cabinet.
Ramnath Kovind confers Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award on CM Yogi for creating fear-free UP
Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind honoured Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday with the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for creating a fear-free Uttar Pradesh, an official statement said.
Article 370 was main obstacle in developing Jammu and Kashmir, says MoS Ramdas Athawale
Terming the Union Budget 2023-24 as "Atmanirbhar Bharat ka Budget", the minister said in comparison to the financial year 2022-23, there is an increase of 10.18 per cent for the social welfare department in the FY 2023-24. In the next three years, 38,880 teachers and support staff will be recruited for 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the Union territory, he added.
Opposition parties not united to face Modi, NDA will come to power again: Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, who is Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, was in town for a day-long visit.
Assembly elections: Union Minister Athawale addresses poll rally in Nagaland
Union Minister and RPI(A) chief Ramdas Athawale addressed a poll rally on Monday at Tsemenyu district, Nagaland, for the party's candidate Ar Loguseng Semp. "Today's rally is not a public rally but a Republican rally as the party has a strong candidate and he will be the architect of the Tsemenyu district," he said.
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