Ramdas Athawale

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Dr Ambedkar's advocacy resonates far beyond borders of India: Athawale tells UN

Dr Ambedkar's advocacy resonates far beyond borders of India: Athawale tells UN

Athawale added that as "we gather here under the banner of the United Nations, we recognise that the principles Dr Ambedkar fought for equity, representation, and human rights are more relevant than ever in our collective effort to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals"

15 April,2025 11:38 AM IST | United Nations | mid-day online correspondent
Aurangzeb's tomb issue is to 'distract' people, says Rohit Pawar

Aurangzeb's tomb issue is to 'distract' people, says Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar said that the history should be protected so that even 200 years from now, people remember how power can be reduced to just a tomb

17 March,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Removal of Aurangzeb's grave won't serve any purpose: Athawale

Removal of Aurangzeb's grave won't serve any purpose: Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the matter should not be politicised

16 March,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dhananjay Munde resigns as state minister, says Devendra Fadnavis

Dhananjay Munde resigns as state minister, says Devendra Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar says Munde resigned on moral grounds, while Dhananjay Munde claims he stepped down due to medical reasons on his doctor’s advice. The conflicting statements raise questions about the true reason behind his resignation

04 March,2025 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Athawale responds to Owaisi's remarks, says Marathas get reservation under EWS

Athawale responds to Owaisi's remarks, says Marathas get reservation under EWS

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the Maharashtra government has taken the decision to give 10 per cent reservations to the Marathas in government jobs

02 March,2025 02:32 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Voters should boycott Uddhav, Rahul Gandhi for not visiting Maha Kumbh: Athawale

Voters should boycott Uddhav, Rahul Gandhi for not visiting Maha Kumbh: Athawale

Uddhav Thackeray talks about Hindutva but did not participate in the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, said Ramdas Athawale

26 February,2025 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposes Maharashtra’s 'love jihad' law

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposes Maharashtra’s 'love jihad' law

"It is wrong to call interfaith unions as love jihad. There should be a provision to prevent conversions. Steps should be taken to prevent disruption of social and religious harmony," the Union Minister for social justice and empowerment told reporters

16 February,2025 09:53 PM IST | Shirdi | PTI
'Punjab CM should resign over vandalisation of Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar'

'Punjab CM should resign over vandalisation of Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar'

Accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state of 'laxity' over the incident, the Republican Party of India chief said the person involved in the act 'should be hanged'

28 January,2025 05:17 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Ramdas Athawale criticises Kejriwal for asking to include Jats in OBC list

Ramdas Athawale criticises Kejriwal for asking to include Jats in OBC list

He further claimed that Arvind Kejriwal is only using that demand because he feels that the time has come for him to be out of power

12 January,2025 10:44 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Kalyan rape, murder: Defence lawyers withdraw from case citing public sentiment

Kalyan rape, murder: Defence lawyers withdraw from case citing public sentiment

However, Vishal Gawli, the main accused in the case, continues to be represented by his lawyers

03 January,2025 06:59 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

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