India, Feb. 11 -- Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said he has repeatedly conveyed to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant the importance of maintaining unity, especially as both leaders represent the same region and must work together to counter what he described as an ongoing "negative campaign" against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Speaking to the media, Rane said internal cohesion within the party is vital to effectively take on political opponents and to strengthen the BJP's prospects in the upcoming elections.

"Since both the Chief Minister and I come from the same region, unity is crucial. I have time and again told the Chief Minister that we must remain united to counter the negative campaign and ensure that the BJP returns...