Bengaluru, Sept. 5 -- 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 wr...