Ramdas Athawale's Republican Party of India (Athawale) to Contest 25 Seats in Uttar Pradesh Elections
Ramdas Athawale says his party will contest 25 seats in Uttar Pradesh, ready to go solo if BJP disagrees
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Ramdas Athawale, Union minister and president of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), announced plans to contest 25 seats in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. While seeking an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he is ready to go solo if seat demands are unmet, emphasizing the party's focus on Dalit communities.
- 01RPI(A) will contest 25 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
- 02Athawale is open to a solo campaign if seat-sharing with BJP does not meet expectations.
- 03The party aims to consolidate Dalit votes, capitalizing on the BSP's declining influence.
- 04A rally is planned in Lucknow on November 26 to mobilize support.
- 05Athawale criticized the Samajwadi Party's stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill.
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Ramdas Athawale, the Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment and president of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), announced that his party will contest 25 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. He expressed a preference for an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but indicated readiness to campaign independently if the BJP does not meet their seat-sharing demands. Athawale highlighted the party's organizational presence across 62 districts in Uttar Pradesh and its focus on strengthening ties with marginalized communities, particularly Dalits, by promoting the ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He believes the decline of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) presents an opportunity for RPI(A) to attract Dalit votes for the NDA. Athawale is scheduled to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss seat-sharing and alliance matters. He also criticized the Samajwadi Party's position on the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that true socialism should not oppose women's rights. Additionally, he addressed the Maharashtra government's language policy for drivers, advocating for educational opportunities rather than punitive measures.
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Athawale's plans could reshape the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh, particularly among Dalit voters, potentially impacting future governance and policies.
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