Buldhana, Sept. 7 -- union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Sunday expressed disappointment that workers of his Republican Party of India (A) have not gained any benefits despite the Mahayuti alliance being in power at both the Centre and the State.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Buldhana, Athawale said, "My ministerial post has made workers happy, but they too should get opportunities."He further said that he has already discussed the issue with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding that RPI be allotted at least two chairmanships of major corporations in the near future.

He also urged that the one vacant ministerial berth in the Maharashtra cabinet be given to his party.

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