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Athawale Demands Apology From CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Over "Disrespectful" Ambedkar Remarks
- •Union Minister Ramdas Athawale warned Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke against making "irresponsible" and "disrespectful" remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar, PM Narendra Modi, and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
- •Athawale objected to Dipke's statement claiming Jawaharlal Nehru helped bring Ambedkar into prominence, asserting it disregarded Ambedkar's significant contributions to India's Constitution and democracy.
- •The RPI (Athawale) chief criticized Dipke's comments on PM Modi and CM Fadnavis, stating that while criticism is part of democracy, Dipke's remarks "crossed the limits of responsible political discourse."
- •Athawale urged Dipke to use the support he receives constructively and focus on public issues rather than creating unnecessary controversy.
- •Athawale demanded an apology from Dipke for his remarks concerning Ambedkar and urged him to refrain from objectionable comments against Modi and Fadnavis, threatening a "strong stand" from RPI if he continues.
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale demanded an apology from CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke for making what he termed "irresponsible" and "disrespectful" remarks regarding Dr. BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Athawale specifically objected to Dipke's claim that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru brought Ambedkar into prominence, calling it a failure to recognise Ambedkar's central contribution to India's democratic journey and the drafting of the Constitution.
Ramdas Athawale invited Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke to join the Republican Party of India (A). Athawale stated that this move would help fulfill Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's dream while strengthening both society and the party organization.
Ramdas Athawale defended the Modi government and CM Fadnavis by pointing out that Dipke had been traveling across Maharashtra and should take proper note of the extensive development and infrastructure work accomplished in the state before criticizing the leadership.
