RAMDAS ATHAWALE IN RAJYA SABHA
'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...
"We do not align with fake Hindutva portrayed by BJP": Sanjay Raut backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
Falling in line with Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further added that the former said in the Parliament that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term. "He did not say anything wrong about the Hindus. Those who consider themselves Hindus should hear again that Rahul Gandhiji had said that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won't understand this", he said.
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha; respond to Motion of Thanks today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. This will be the first session of Parliament since PM Modi assumed office for a third consecutive term. Notably, this meeting marks PM Modi's first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc in this new term.
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.
Narendra Modi, Cabinet take oath: Check Team Modi 3.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for the third time on Sunday. The ceremony was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
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House Panel role for those not selected for cabinet
The BJP may appoint senior MPs as parliamentary committee chairmen due to limited cabinet space, aiming to satisfy NDA allies crucial for government stability. With 24 committees, state units must propose two to three names each for selection. Fewer BJP are ministers expected in the cabinet, leading to more ally representation from successful states like Bihar and Maharashtra. State leaders must submit lists soon for final decisions.
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.
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.
PM Modi declares his mobile number and email id in election affidavit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha elections, accompanied by NDA leaders. He disclosed his contact details in the election affidavit and declared assets. Modi emphasized the significance of voter turnout and expressed gratitude for support. Notable leaders, including BJP president J P Nadda and Union ministers, attended the event. Voting in Varanasi is scheduled for June 1.
No car, house or shares: PM Modi declares total assets worth Rs 3 cr in 2024 poll affidavit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his total assets as Rs 3.02 crore in his election declaration. This document is a mandatory submission for contesting elections in India.
PM Modi's Varanasi nomination's 4 proposers: An astrologer, an RSS volunteer, representatives from OBC, and Dalit community
PM Modi today submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, accompanied by a multitude of political figures. The diverse support for Modi is evident through his four proposers, representing different societal segments. Notable attendees at the event include Chief Ministers from various states and leaders from NDA alliance partners, underlining the significance of Modi's candidature.
Supriya Sule, sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar file nominations for Baramati LS seat
Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Vishwajeet Kadam, among others, were present when Sule filed the nomination papers. Sule, the sitting MP from Baramati and daughter of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, is pitted against Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar.
Fifteen 'crorepati' candidates in fray for 5 Lok Sabha seats in Assam
Among the 35 candidates contesting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Assam scheduled for polling on April 19, fifteen are millionaires, with the wealthiest being independent female candidate Diluwara Begum Chowdhury from the Kaziranga constituency. The five constituencies going to the polls on April 19 include Jorhat, Kaziranga, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur, and Lakhimpur.
In Rahul Gandhi's train, every ally thinks it's the engine: Fadnavis takes dig at INDIA bloc
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis compared the opposition INDIA bloc to a train, stating that every ally considers itself the engine. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "powerful engine of development" and praised the Mahayuti's train, which includes the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party.
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.
Arvind Kejriwal to meet Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray in Rajya Sabha outreach
The Congress is non-committal on its stance on a bill replacing the ordinance. Party spokesman Anand Sharma said the Congress had welcomed the Supreme Court verdict. But when asked whether the Congress would support the AAP and vote against the government's bill replacing the ordinance when it is brought to the Rajya Sabha, he said, "Congress will discuss the matter with all opposition parties when the House meets and then take a call."
Ramdas Athawale frowns over tie-up between Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena and Kawade's PRP
Union minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Sunday expressed displeasure over the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena allying with the Jogendra Kawade-led People's Republican Party (PRP) "without consulting" 'Mahayuti' partners in Maharashtra.
400 died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks since 2017: Government
"However, 233 persons have died due to accidents while undertaking hazardous cleaning of sewer and septic tanks during the last three years and current year," Ramdas Athawale said in a written response.
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