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NDA Confident of Sweeping All Five State Elections, Says Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has expressed strong confidence that the NDA will form governments in all five states undergoing assembly elections. He outlined his Republican Party of India's plan to contest specific seats in Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala while supporting the BJP-NDA alliance on others. Athawale also welcomed the central government's recent decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a relief for the people. The Election Commission has scheduled polling between April 9 and April 29, with vote counting set for May 4.

Key Points: NDA Eyes Victory in 5 State Polls, Athawale Confident

  • NDA confident of victory in 5 states
  • RPI to contest seats in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
  • Athawale welcomes fuel excise duty cut
  • Polling scheduled from April 9 to April 29
  • Vote counting for all states on May 4
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NDA will come to power in all five States, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expresses full confidence in an NDA victory across five states, details party's seat strategy and welcomes fuel duty cuts.

"We are fully confident that an NDA government under BJP's leadership can come to power in 5 states - Ramdas Athawale"

New Delhi, March 31

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and Republican Party of India President Ramdas Athawale has exuded confidence in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections in all five States.

"We have decided that we are contesting elections on 4 seats in Assam and we are considering contesting on 3 seats in Tamil Nadu, nominations are just starting there, and in Keralam we are contesting on 1 seat, on the remaining seats we will support NDA-BJP, and we are fully confident that an NDA government under BJP's leadership can come to power in 5 states," he stated to ANI.

Earlier on Friday, Athawale welcomed the government's decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying that the decision will bring "relief" to the people.

"The excise duty reduction will provide relief to the people. This decision is welcome. Prime Minister Modi's government works for the development of all and is concerned about all sections of society," Athawale told ANI.

Meanwhile, the ECI announced the Assembly elections schedule on March 15 in four states--West Bengal, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Assam--along with the Union Territory of Puducherry.

According to the schedule, polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Keralam and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. Voting in Puducherry will also take place on April 9. The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

The terms of the current assemblies are set to end on different dates: May 7 in West Bengal, May 10 in Tamil Nadu, May 20 in Assam, May 23 in Keralam, and June 15 in Puducherry.

- ANI

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Priya S
Confident predictions are one thing, but winning in Kerala and Tamil Nadu is a huge challenge for the NDA. The local parties there have strong roots. It will be interesting to watch the alliance dynamics play out. 🤔
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Rohit P
Finally some relief from the skyrocketing petrol prices! This decision was long overdue. If the government continues to work for all sections, as Athawale says, then they deserve another chance. Development should be the only agenda.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the scheduling of these elections is quite complex with different phases. It's a massive logistical exercise for the ECI. Hoping for a peaceful and fair process in all states.
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Karthik V
Claiming victory in all five states seems like political bravado. West Bengal is a particularly tough battleground. Voters are smart and will judge on local issues and performance, not just national narratives.
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Meera T
Good to see smaller alliance partners like RPI getting seats to contest. A strong NDA needs strong allies. The reduction in fuel duty is a positive step for my household budget. Hope the focus remains on such public welfare.

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