Ramdas Athawale
Ramdas Athawale is an Indian politician and the leader of the Republican Party of India (A), known for his advocacy for the rights of Dalits and marginalized communities. He serves as the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics, often emphasizing the need for legal measures against forced conversions, particularly in the context of interfaith marriages.
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Union minister Ramdas Athawale assured support to the family of the deceased IPS officer.
Haryana IPS Officer Suicide: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur sent on forced leave; what led to Haryana govt’s midnight call | Chandigarh News
India· 2025-10-14
Minister Ramdas Athawale claimed the Bill integrates all minority communities.
Waqf Bill becomes law: President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-05
Union minister Ramdas Athawale called for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, suggesting a memorial for Chhatrapati Sambhaji instead.
Aurangzeb's tomb protected monument but won't allow glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-31
Ramdas Athawale stated that Dhananjay Munde should resign on moral grounds.
Dhananjay Munde Resignation: Minister resigns from Devendra Fadnavis cabinet over aide's link to Beed sarpanch murder | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-03-04
Union minister Ramdas Athawale welcomed the move, calling for stricter laws to prevent religious conversions through coercion.
'Inter-faith marriage not wrong, but ... ': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends committee against 'love jihad' | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-16
