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He also thanked the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Army, Navy and state police for their relentless efforts in providing help to the flood-affected people. (Photo: ANI)

Athawale donates Rs 50 lakh from MP fund for relief work in Sangli, Kolhapur

‘I have announced Rs 50 lakh from MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund, for Kolhapur and Sangli districts,’ he said.

12 Aug 2019 7:57 PM

In his address, Athawale took a jibe at the Congress party and Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the party’s electoral loss. (Photo: PTI)

From Rome to Om: Why Athawale chose BJP over Congress?

Athawale was making the customary speech on the behalf of his party to welcome the new Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

19 Jun 2019 5:12 PM

The Congress had won 52 seats, which is just eight more than 2014 general elections. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi should get married to become stronger: Ramdas Athawale

However, Gandhi had earlier declared that he was married to the Congress party when asked about his marriage many times.

15 Jun 2019 9:04 PM

Republican Party of India (RPI) chief and Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale

Uddhav Thackeray slammed over Ayodhya plan

The Sena chief had visited Ayodhya in November last year and reaffirmed his party’s commitment to constructing the Ram temple.

09 Jun 2019 7:14 AM

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said it might be very difficult for both of them to face Modi after the elections. (Photo: File)

Difficult for Mamata, Naidu to face Modi: Athawale on leaders skipping swearing-in

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister for a second consecutive term on Thursday at 7 pm.

30 May 2019 1:20 PM

Union Minister and RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale (Photo: File)

Disagree with Pragya Thakur's comments on ATS chief Hemant Karkare: Ramdas Athawale

Thakur is an accused in the Malegaon blast case and is currently out on bail.

28 Apr 2019 9:03 PM

Ramdas Athawale: Bjp will trounce NCP in Baramati

Mr Athawale, who has not been given a ticket by the BJP, said, “Kanchan Kul will win by a historic margin.

11 Apr 2019 3:23 AM

Ramdas Athawale: Will stick to Mahayuti

Mr Athavale told the media that he had won the election from the South Central Mumbai therefore he was claiming for the same.

25 Mar 2019 4:13 AM

Saffron parties will give nothing to RPI, others

Mahadev Jankar will get ticket from Baramati Lok Sabha seat.

17 Mar 2019 4:10 AM

'To fulfil (Shiv Sena founder) late Balasaheb Thackeray's dream, both of us should be together," he said, referring to Thackeray's call for unity of `Shiv Shakti' (the Sena) and `Bhim Shakti' (followers of Dr B R Ambedkar)', said Union Minister Ramdas Athawale (Photo: File)

Will contest Lok Sabha election from Mumbai South Central: Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai South Central seat is currently represented by Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale.

23 Feb 2019 10:58 AM

'If AIADMK joins hands with the NDA it would benefit the State and the AIADMK as well,' he told reporters after reviewing welfare schemes implemented by the Puducherry government. (Photo: File)

AIADMK, TTV Dhinakaran should come together, join NDA: Ramdas Athawale

Athawale made specific appeal to rebel AIADMK leader and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam founder TTV Dhinakaran to join hands with the AIADMK.

23 Jan 2019 11:13 AM

The BJP lawmaker made the controversial remarks. (Photo:File)

Nothing wrong in Sadhana Singh's remarks against Mayawati: BJP MLA

BJP MLA Surendra Singh Monday came out in support of his party colleague Sadhana Singh.

21 Jan 2019 2:30 PM

Athawale also added that if Mayawati wants to work for upliftment of Dalits then she should consider forming an alliance with PM Modi. (Photo: File)

Mayawati should join hands with BJP for Dalits, tie up with SP won't last: Athawale

The SP and BSP had formed an alliance to jointly contest 38 seats each in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

21 Jan 2019 12:26 PM

Lakhs of dalits visited the war memorial at Bhima-Koregaon on Tuesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Record turnout at 201st Bhima-Koregaon anniversary

Ramdas Athawale, the union minister of state for social justice, visited the spot and offered his tributes.

02 Jan 2019 1:44 AM

Athawale: Alliance with BJP political, not ideological

The Union minister further added that the decision of alliance was made after consulting the Dalit community.

25 Dec 2018 1:46 AM

'Asked for money from RBI but they are not giving. So amount can't be collected. There are some technical issues,' Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Rs 15 lakh in each account will happen but not at once': Ramdas Athawale

Ahead of 2014 LS polls, PM Modi said every poor will get Rs 15 lakhs in their account after black money is brought back.

19 Dec 2018 12:18 PM

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Ramdas Athawale termed formation of outfit, 'Muslim Gau Raksha Sangh', as a ‘revolutionary step’ that will bring Hindus and Muslims closer. (Photo: PTI)

Cow protection needed to bring change in country: Ramdas Athawale

‘Awareness against cow slaughter needs to be created as it is banned by the law,’ Ramdas Athawale said.

12 Dec 2018 5:04 PM

RPI activists block a road in Thane condemning the attack on Mr Athawale. (Photo: Deepak Kurkunde)

RPI holds protest across city, state

Hundreds of RPI workers assembled before Mr Athawale’s residence Samvidhan with party flags in Bandra and raised slogans in support of their leader.

10 Dec 2018 1:15 AM

Union minister slapped at rally

Mr Athawale, the president of the Republican Party of India (RPI), has claimed that the police had failed to provide adequate security.

10 Dec 2018 1:13 AM

The incident occurred as the minister came down after addressing meeting when the accused suddenly lunged at him, pushed and slapped him. (Photo: File)

Ramdas Athawale slapped, pushed by man at Maharashtra event

The man has been identified as Pravin Gosavi and has been detained by police for further investigation.

09 Dec 2018 10:15 AM

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