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Ramdas Athawale slams Muslim-only township plan in Maharashtra
Updated On: 06 September, 2025 09:44 AM IST | Bengaluru | ANI
The matter came to light after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took notice of the plan to develop the township; BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar said that the Muslim-only township is against the Constitution
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale objected to the Muslim-only township being developed in Maharashtra`s Raigad and said it is "illegal and wrong". Speaking to ANI on Friday, Ramdas Athawale said, "I believe this is the first time in the country that some builders have announced plans to build a separate township for the Muslim community, which is quite objectionable. The Maharashtra government has opposed this, and many people are also opposing it."
He clarified that opposing the township does not mean opposing the Muslim community. "This does not mean opposition to Muslims, but neither can such a township be announced for Hindus or Muslims. Therefore, I also oppose it, as announcing such a township is illegal and wrong. Legal action should be taken against them. This is our demand," he said.
The matter came to light after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took notice of the plan to develop the township. BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar said that the Muslim-only township is against the Constitution. He said, "Housing complexes are being built in Karjat and Kashimira, where homes will be given only to Muslims. This is against the Constitution, and there cannot be housing complexes for a particular caste or religion."
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