Leh, July 5 -- Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, known for his signature brand of wit and rhyming couplets, has defended his unique style of political discourse, asserting that his penchant for poetry and humour serves a vital role in maintaining a pleasant atmosphere within the halls of Parliament.

Speaking during a visit to Leh, Ladakh, on Sunday, the Union Minister explained that his interventions are not merely for entertainment but are a deliberate tool for engagement. "I have a habit of reciting poems and cracking jokes in Parliament," Athawale stated. "That is why I often say things like: 'As long as the Narendra Modi wave sweeps the land, how can Rahul Gandhi become Prime Minister?' and 'Grandmothers in every village ask me: When w...