Updated On: 30 December, 2025 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Speaking to reporters after meeting the Union Minister, the BJP MLC said Athawale's role in the government and the respect due to him would be ensured in a “dignified manner.” Athawale, meanwhile, told reporters that Darekar had come to convey a message from CM Fadnavis, who had spoken to him earlier in the day

BJP MLC Pravin Darekar. File Pic
Amid discontent over seat-sharing within the Mahayuti ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar on Tuesday said Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale is “not upset” and remains with the alliance, reported news agency ANI.
Speaking to reporters after meeting Athawale, Darekar said the RPI leader’s role in the government and the respect due to him would be ensured in a “dignified manner”.