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Athawale Demands Apology After Dipke Ambedkar, Modi Remarks

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Headmaster Drinking Scandal

Minister Ramdas Athawale criticized activist Abhijeet Dipke for alleged disrespectful remarks about Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis on Oct 3 in Mumbai.
Modi’s record was defended by Athawale, who cited infrastructure projects in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Maharashtra Dipke had observed.
Athawale demanded an apology and warned Republican Party would take action if remarks continued.
Dipke’s “School Thik Karo” campaign exposed a Zilla Parishad headmaster drinking in class, causing suspension.

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Dipke mocks Modi

Minister Ramdas Athawale criticized Abhijeet Dipke for disrespectful remarks about Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Oct 3 in Mumbai.
Athawale invited Dipke to join the Republican Party of India (A) to further Ambedkar’s dream.
Dipke mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fashion sense and skin-care.
Amit Shah was named by Dipke as close to Deputy Commissioner Sachin Sharma.

Blindspot

Dipke’s “School Thik Karo” campaign, part of his anti-corruption drive, exposed a Zilla Parishad school headmaster allegedly drinking in a classroom, which led authorities to suspend the teacher.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, Ramdas Athawale founded the Republican Party of India (Athawale) to advance Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s constitutional vision. The new party secured a Lok Sabha seat in the 1999 election, capturing 1 of 543 parliamentary seats with 0.2% of the national vote. Today, Athawale again confronts activist Abhijeet Dipke for alleged disrespect toward Ambedkar, Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis, echoing the party’s historic defense of Dalit icons. This recurrence underscores how Ambedkar-centered politics continue to shape Maharashtra’s public discourse, prompting legal actions and influencing anti-corruption campaigns.

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Headmaster Drinking Scandal

Minister Ramdas Athawale criticized activist Abhijeet Dipke for alleged disrespectful remarks about Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis on Oct 3 in Mumbai.
Modi’s record was defended by Athawale, who cited infrastructure projects in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Maharashtra Dipke had observed.
Athawale demanded an apology and warned Republican Party would take action if remarks continued.
Dipke’s “School Thik Karo” campaign exposed a Zilla Parishad headmaster drinking in class, causing suspension.

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