The meeting followed Athawale's public expression of dissatisfaction earlier in the day regarding the allocation of seats to RPI (A) in the alliance's proposed BMC arrangement.
A bus carrying passengers plunged into a deep gorge near Bhikiyasain in Almora district, causing several fatalities. Emergency responders, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police, are currently on-site conducting rescue operations to assist trapped passengers.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the deadly bus accident near Bhandup West railway station in Mumbai that claimed four lives and left nine injured.
Meanwhile, the BJP welcomed Singh's remarks, asserting that the RSS has consistently fostered a sense of social equality. The party added that while critics may continue to oppose the organisation for now, they too would eventually come to appreciate its work.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday welcomed Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's remarks praising the organisational strength of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the organisation has consistently worked to promote societal equality and national progress.
BJP MLA Ameet Satam on Friday denied reports of a dispute over seat sharing among the Shiv Sena and BJP, saying that there is no disagreement over this matter and the Mahayuti alliance will contest the BMC elections on all 227 seats.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his party have shown their true character by allying with groups involved in anti-national and harmful activities just to gain votes, warning that the public will respond strongly.
"Nothing will happen with their coming together. Nobody will join hands with them in Mumbai. Their track record is one of corruption and self-interest. Uddhav and Raj have no ideological positions. They indulge in the politics of opportunism," Fadnavis told reporters here.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday dismissed the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance, saying the two parties were attempting to artificially create hype around their coming together despite having lost political relevance.
Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Fadnavis asserted that around 75 per cent Municipal Corporation presidents have been elected from the Mahayuti alliance; meanwhile, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has been able to win only 50 seats.