The RPI(A) leadership came together amid Lord Buddha's message of equality; Pratima Totla, who rose from fashion icon to national politics, also drew attention for her political role.
MOUNT ABU, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, July 19, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Abu Road, Rajasthan. The Republican Party of India (Athawale)'s national leadership and party officials were present in Abu Road on the occasion of the installation and unveiling of the statue of Lord Buddha. The program highlighted the
values of peace, equality, compassion, and social justice that the RPI(A) considers essential to its political and social ideology.Mr. Ramdas Athawale, National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, was a key figure in the program and unveiled the statue of Lord Buddha. Jalore-Sirohi MP Mr. Lumbaram Chaudhary, MLA Mr. Samaram Garasiya, and several public representatives were present on the occasion.
The RPI(A) leadership also traveled to Abu Road to welcome Honorable Minister Mr. Ramdas Athawale and participate in the program.
Prominent attendees at the event included:
• Shri Ramdas Athawale – National President, Republican Party of India (Athawale) and Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment
• Shri Lumbaram Chaudhary – MP, Jalore-Sirohi
• Shri Samaram Garasia – MLA, Abu-Pindwara
• Smt. Pratima Totla – National Secretary, Republican Party of India (Athawale)
• Shri Ashok Ji – Gujarat State President
• Shri Navratna Gosaiwal – Rajasthan State Working President
• Shri Ramesh Kumar Saini – Rajasthan State Incharge
Other party officials, workers, and supporters also attended the event.
Lord Buddha's philosophy of compassion and equality, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideology of social justice and constitutional rights, have been important pillars of RPI's political thinking. This is why the Abu Road event served as an opportunity for the party to jointly reaffirm its social commitment to the nation and state leadership.
At the heart of this ideological journey is Ramdas Athawale's decades-long political and social struggle. As National President of the RPI(A), he has kept the party active in national politics as a voice for social justice, representation, and the rights of the underprivileged. His role as Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment in the Central Government has further strengthened his commitment to advancing these issues at the national level.
A key hallmark of Athawale's leadership has been his emphasis on expanding the organization and bringing forward new leadership while maintaining the party's core ideology. In this vein, the political activism of RPI(A) National Secretary Pratima Totla has emerged as an important new chapter within the party.
Pratima Totla's journey did not begin with traditional politics—and this is what connects her story to the people.
After her 40th year, she began reshaping her public identity. After establishing herself in the fashion and modeling world with titles like Mrs. India Fashion Icon and Mrs. Heritage World, she also established her presence in media, television, film production, and social activities. She served as a jury member at the Rajasthan International Film Festival and was also involved in the production of the Hindi film, "The Hundred Bucks."
Her "I Can" campaign, which sought to inspire women to relive their dreams and create their own identity at any stage of life, also garnered attention.
Her journey can be seen in four phases:
• Fashion and public platforms brought her recognition
• Media and cinema expanded her reach
• Social activities connected her with people and their issues
• RPI(A) combined that public experience with national politics and organizational responsibility
After entering active politics under the leadership of Shri Ramdas Athawale, Pratima Totla was appointed National Secretary of the Republican Party of India (Athawale). In this role, her identity is now strongly linked not only to her past public life, but also to the party organization, public relations, and political activism.
This is why her presence in Abu Road cannot be seen as merely a formal political presence. Her active participation as National Secretary reflects her new role, in which she is working with the party's national leadership and state organization to advance the RPI's social and political message.
Her personal journey also adds a unique strength to this role. A woman who, at a new stage in her life, forged her own identity, established herself in various fields, and then chose active politics—today, as National Secretary, she assumes a significant organizational responsibility. This transition is not merely a journey from fashion to politics; it is a journey from personal identity to public responsibility.
The Abu Road event became a part of this larger picture.
On one hand, there was Lord Buddha's message of equality, peace, and compassion;
on the other, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideology of social justice, equal opportunity, and constitutional rights.
And to advance these ideas at the political and social level, the national and state organizations of the RPI are present on one platform under the leadership of Ramdas Athawale.
The active presence of National Secretary Pratima Totla in this photo also reflects the changing organizational energy of the party—where, alongside experienced leadership, new and influential faces are being brought forward with important responsibilities.
The message for RPI(A) is clear—expanding the organization is not limited to increasing its political presence, but also about spreading the ideology of social justice to more people. The presence of RPI under the leadership of Ramdas Athawale at the unveiling of the statue of Lord Buddha in Abu Road reiterated its core message of social justice and equality—and the active role of National Secretary Pratima Totla also made it clear that the party is moving its leadership and organization forward with renewed energy.
Lord Buddha's message is one of equality. Dr. Ambedkar's legacy is one of rights and dignity. And under the leadership of Ramdas Athawale, RPI is committed to carrying forward these ideas as a political and social force.
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