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Minister Athawale Defends NDA's Stance on Regional Parties
✍️ Gyanhigyan
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 01:02 AM
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has refuted claims that the NDA is attempting to weaken regional political parties. He pointed to his own party's expansion within the alliance.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has firmly dismissed allegations suggesting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seeks to diminish the influence of smaller regional parties. Speaking in a recent interview, Athawale highlighted the positive trajectory of his own party since its integration into the NDA framework.
Athawale also commented on the political landscape in West Bengal, attributing current issues to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Furthermore, he addressed remarks made by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, stressing the necessity of maintaining respectful dialogue within political discourse.
The minister's statements serve to reinforce the NDA's stated commitment to fostering an inclusive coalition and consolidating its strength under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Athawale also commented on the political landscape in West Bengal, attributing current issues to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Furthermore, he addressed remarks made by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, stressing the necessity of maintaining respectful dialogue within political discourse.
The minister's statements serve to reinforce the NDA's stated commitment to fostering an inclusive coalition and consolidating its strength under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.