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President of Republican Party of India (Athawale) and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has advocated united Dalit politics in the country. He suggested that if a coalition of Dalit political parties is formed in future, then it should be led by Mayawati, the head of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
Ramdas Athawale’s statement is coming at a time when Dalit politics in the country is changing in a new way. India alliance is ahead in this. Especially Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav have disturbed the BJP and its allies regarding the matter of social justice.
Athawale emphasized the solidarity of Dalit politics
Ramdas Athawale said that now the time has come to unite the scattered factions of Dalit politics. If an alliance is formed, Mayawati should lead it. He has experience and big political power. Expressing concern over the current situation of Dalit society, he said that despite reservation and constitutional rights, incidents of discrimination and injustice are coming out in many places in the country. Athawale said this in an interview with Jansatta. After which many types of speculations are being made.
Athawale said that the situation of Dalits in India is still not completely strong. He said that the Constitution has given rights to Dalits, but incidents of discrimination and injustice are not stopping. The large part of the Dalit society is struggling for its rights. He also said that Dalit leaders are present in big parties like Congress and BJP, but Dalit society will have to be united to raise its voice.
Reason for alliance with BJP
On the question of alliance with BJP in 2016, Athawale said that I felt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to work for Dalit society. His government has launched many schemes for Dalits. Describing his partnership with the BJP as positive, he said that this step was in the interest of Dalit society.