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Jignesh Mevani not responsible for Bhima Koregaon violence, says Union Minister Athawale

The Pune police has registered a case against Jignesh Mevani for a “provocative speech”

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 Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale has an advice for Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mewani: work towards uniting people, not to divide people, if at all Mewani wants to make it big in politics like himself.

Addressing a news conference in Mumbai, Athawale also said the Gujarat MLA was not responsible for the violence at Bhima-Koregaon in Pune district on January 1. The Pune police has registered a case against Jignesh Mevani for a “provocative speech”.

“There was tension in the area prior to January 1. I had visited the place and the tension had eased. So, I had returned to Delhi on December 31. On the same day, Jignesh had delivered his speech at the Shaniwar Wada in Pune. He had not gone to Bhima-Koregaon. Some groups had held a meeting at night and the violence took place on January 1,” the minister said.

Admitting that Jignesh has a bright future, Athawale said, “He is young and impressive, but should be careful while delivering speeches. If at all he wants to grow as a leader like me, he needs to control his tongue and ensure that his speeches instead of provoking people for creating divisions, are better used to unite people.”

Athawale said he was ready to work under leadership of Prakash Ambedkar provided Ambedkar takes a lead in uniting all the factions of Republican Party of India. Athawale said once Republican Party of India is united at national level, Ambedkar should not have any objection in joining hands with any party or alliance. Athawale said he has joined hands with BJP only after consulting intellectuals, writers in Dalit community and after talking to his followers. 

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