Mangalore: Election battle in Dakshina Kannada - A bird's eye view


Mangalore: Election battle in Dakshina Kannada - A bird's eye view

Brijesh Garodi
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, May 7: Election, election, election... for the past one month or more, the people of Karnataka have been bombarded with this word. Everywhere you looked, there was a candidate or his/her supporter campaigning for votes, or slinging mud at the opposition.

It’s all over now, and the countdown has begun for the counting which will be done tomorrow, Wednesday May 8.

Till date, it was all about predictions and assumptions, but less than 24 hours from now reality is going to strike. No doubt, the candidates, their supporters, and specially the bookies, with their fingers crossed and stomach full of butterflies, would be passing through a tough time and they wouldn’t have slept peacefully since Sunday.

It will be someone's victory, and someone's defeat. It is time for celebrations and a time for introspection. Ultimately, the winner will be the majority of 6 crore people in Karnataka.

There are altogether eight constituencies in Dakshina Kannada district and the counting is to be held at Canara College in the city from 8 am. It would be really a sigh of relief to the police staff, election commission staff and specially the paramilitary forces like BSF, RAF, CISF and others, who have been guarding the EVMs 24X7 and keeping a sharp eye on poll code violators ever since the election was declared in March end.

Mangalore (Ullall), Mangalore North (Suratkal), Mangalore South, Bantwal, Moodbidri, Beltangady, Puttur and Sullia are the eight constituencies that come under the DK district.

Earlier, it was mostly the national parties that fought the elections, but this time, it is not just a Congress-BJP-JD(S) battle, we have several independents in each constituency, and parties SDPI and KJP, which, though they may not seem strong, are capable of causing an upset or two. The recent local urban body election already gave us a taste of it.


For the benefit of readers, here's a quick glance at the constituencies in DK and the prime candidates:


Mangalore Constituency (Ullal):

The fight in this constituency is between U T Khader of Congress and Chandrahas Ullal of BJP. More than the parties, it is the communities that will come into play here. It will be interesting to see if the SDPI, KJP and the independent candidates would really affect the results, and especially, divide the minority votes. As per the popular opinion, U T Khadar is on the top of the list.


Mangalore North:

Krishna J Palemar of BJP and Mohiuddin Bava of Congress are in the frontline here. That said, whether Ramachandra Baikampady of KJP would grab the Mogaveera votes and SDPI/independent candidates garner minority votes is anyone's guess. A proven track record suggests that the wind is blowing towards Palemar, but it will not be a surprise if it were to change its direction this time round.
 

Mangalore South:

The two strong pillars planted in this constituency are J R Lobo of Congress and Yogish Bhat of BJP. It is keenly fought contest between a man experienced in politics and a man experienced in administration. Time to wait and and see who the public would chose to be their next MLA.


Bantwal:

The two tigers of this region, Rajesh Naik of BJP and Ramanath Rai of Congress started roaring the moment the election was declared. Fingers are crossed as everyone waits to see which tiger will continue to roar in the coming days. SDPI can be a threat to the Congress here, as they might easily grab minority votes.


Moodbidri:

This is a one constituency with a triangular fight between Umanath Kotian of BJP, Abhayachandra Jain of Congress and Amarnath Shetty of JD(S). Public opinion says that the least experienced Umanath Kotian may rock the region due to the caste-based politics, but Abhayachandra Jain with his experience and track record will be a tough opponent to beat.


Beltangady:

A constituency to be really admired, the fight here is between a cub and a tiger - between a fresh face and an experienced hand. Ranjan T Gowda of BJP and Vasanth Bangera of Congress. It will be interesting to see whether the people go for the new or the experienced.


Puttur:

An interesting battle here between Sanjeeva Matandoor of BJP and Shakuntala Shetty of Congress. Would the relationship between Sanjeeva Matandoor with the former CM Sadananda Gowda be a plus point to his political careeer, or would the people choose to be ruled by a queen? The public opinion here is 50-50.


Sullia:

S Angara of BJP and Dr Raghu of Congress - the two are racing towards the finish line here, but who will reach there first, we will have to wait and see.


Some people have opined that the results will be similar to that of the urban local body election, which in fact was surprising and unexpected. The betting for this election has been on the higher range, some in thousands and a few in lacs. As it is the IPL season and betting is on in cricket, the bookies have not shown much interest on the election results, say experts.

Whatever be the case, the future of the state and the political careers of candidates are hidden inside the ballot boxes, closely protected by the BSFs and CISFs, for now.

The only thing the city and the constituency is in need of is the overall development which has been lacking from many long years. More than the beautification and infrastructural development of a constituency, it the provision of basic necessities like water, roads, electricity, transportation, education etc that is the need of an hour. For Mangalore and surrounding regions particularly, what the citizens hope for is a party that can ensure peaceful co-existence and harmony.

One hopes this election would bring out the best possible result and be a true tribute to justice. May the best candidate win.

 

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Wed, May 08 2013

    Congress has grace.
    Congress will win the race.
    Congress will face any case.
    How people of bjp will brace
    Simple governance is Congres’ goodly ways
    Communal only BJP says
    BJP’s tricks wil not work to congress to chase
    Lokayukta is for all caste creed and race.
    BJP’s Kamala falls without rays
    All are eager to join congress to embrace.
    BJP will washout from congress face.
    Congress is everybodies choice.
    Congress will win a graceful race.
    In congress favor are the tidal waves
    BJP will be wiped out from congress face.

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  • Louis D'Souza, Kuwait

    Wed, May 08 2013

    Congress will win in all constituency.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [18] Reply Report Abuse

  • ashwin colaco, Mangalore /Global Citizen

    Wed, May 08 2013

    Well whatever be the election result , if its pro congress or pro BJP or a balanced act ... All I ask and i cannot speak for the general public , but my guess is what most people want is a peaceful Mangalore .Let there be hardships, harsh summers , rains whatever.. But peace and security are the basic needs to make an effort to have a better life .. Not saying every person in this constituency can have what their heart desires - If there is a GOD .. then this domain belongs to HIM...

    On a personal level i would confidently say whoever or whichever political party breaks this secular fabric of peace and tranquility that we all crave for , we as mangaloreans will form a revolutionary team and hold to task every element responsible for breaking the peace .
    whether its moral policing , attacking money in the name of religon or even to that extent instigating communal riots will be handles by this team ...
    We all give the elected representatives a change to make this town of ours peaceful , but if we are let down ... we will take matters into our own hands ....
    Beyond this ... I wish all the candidates the very best .. May the best Man/woman win ...

    All we ask and crave for is peace ...

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  • Vincent Praveen Castelino, Pernal / Mumbai

    Wed, May 08 2013

    Ashwin colaco, Mangalore /Global Citizen

    Ashwin well said...Thank you.

    Hope... Peace loving Mangaloreans will understands your feelings like an educated citizen. Jai Karnataka Mathe.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Tue, May 07 2013

    RR Mangalore, do not keep any doubt! This man had no courage to condemn church attack or any women attack! May be such man could have done the same if temple was attacked??? Debatable!!! Even if he wins this time he will sweat...!! He had to work double hard!!! It is going to be more and more difficult since more and more young people are getting educated!!! Hope....now on there is no moral policing!! Hope DC & police will do thier job honestly!! Through the politicians influence out of the window!!!!

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  • sunil kumar, mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    True picture will display on 8th may 11 am....... dont think toooo much....... y to worry , who ever wins v will not get any thing.... v have to do work for our hungry......

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  • ARJUN, mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    er win anda nank dane , nama namma illade vanas molpodu? .... va marl thule?

    DisAgree [2] Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • jeetendra hegde, mumbai

    Tue, May 07 2013

    May be BJP supporters day dreaming of coming to power...,bhai ,this is karnataka people used to congress all the time except last five years..,eventhough what was happenning in centre is not peoples friendly by congress,still it won't effect here...,

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  • Rosario Fernandes, Kallianpur

    Tue, May 07 2013

    I am not a political analyst, but professional in statistics. At this stage (32 comments), 'Agree'&
    'Disagree' ratio says Congress will win with majority seats. I can bet 1 crore for this.!!but I don't have that kind of money. Go ahead and bet, its like 'AAA'.

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  • Roshan, moodbidri

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Abhayanna or amaranna we bedra people more than happy if they won.But Big no to bajapa. We moodbidrians are peace loving people.Both our candidates are special for our people.

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  • ARTHUR, Udupi

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Yes or No you will see very soon.
    Kaup-Sorake(Cong)2000
    Udupi-Pramod Madwaraj(Cong)8500
    Kundapur-Halady and Malyadi Tough fight.
    Karkal-Sunil Kumar and Gopal Bhandary,Tough fight.

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Congress will just fall short of absolute majority.

    DisAgree [12] Agree [1] Reply Report Abuse

  • simple, Bangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Ditesh Poojary, Mangalore\uae

    let him win - he has tried every crooked way to put down his opponent and that is what you call his victory then.... you are as ... as YB is
    And you guys are the first one to say - we need corrupt free guys to take the mantle in our constituency...!!!!
    If at all YB wins - he'll not have peace of mind..

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  • ARTHUR, Udupi

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Yes or No you will know very soon.
    Ullal-U.T Khader (Cong)
    Mangalore North-Krishna Palemar(BJP)
    Mangalore South-J R Lobo(CONG)
    Bantwal-Ramanath Rai (Cong)
    Moodbidri-Abayachandra Jain(Cong)
    Belthangady-Vasanth Bangera(Cong)
    Puttur-Shakunthala shetty(Cong)
    Sullia-S.Angara(BJP)

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  • anuj castelino, mangalore /delhi

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Actually there is an option like this but people don't know about it.. There something called as pink slip or something.

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  • RR, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    I was under the impression that Yogish Bhat is a good and sincere man.After seeing the affifdavit submitted by him and also game plan played by him in getting printed the anti J.R.Lobo pamplets and false accusation immediately after Lobo filed nomination, all proved beyond doubt that he is no less than a dubious and cunning politician.All his acts have disgraced him sharpely and the result will be known within few hours.

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  • prem, Moodbidri

    Tue, May 07 2013

    hope Abhayanna wins in Moodbidri.
    If not, Amaranna also ok... but, big no to BJP.
    We won't tolerate moral policing here

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  • KA D'Silva, Dubai

    Tue, May 07 2013

    On behalf of people of Karnatka I would like to thank all the Election staff / Police force/ Election commission / Media (unbaised and unpaid)/ Voters (those voted)/ all the Candidates (only genuine and unpaid) who put thier tremendous efforts for sucessful and peaceful election. Also thanks to people of Karnataka (only those paid taxes) for bearing all election expneses. We dont know which party govt we wil get tomorrow, but once sincere prayers who ever form Govt, please rule 5 years since we all need to avoid mid-term p(f)ools. Jai Karnataka Matha

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  • RB, Bantwal

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Tomorrows results....
    Congress= JDS Others BSR KJP 10,
    BJP=Congress - 35,
    JDS=BJP - 4
    KJP=14
    BSR=KJP - 10
    Others=BSR 8
    JDS=Reverse of 94
    1 seat bonus to anyone... Jai ho Karnataka....

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  • Sandesh Shetty, Bangalore/Kudla

    Tue, May 07 2013

    This could be possible result in DK

    Mangalore City North – BJP
    Mangalore City South – BJP
    Mangalore (Ullal) – Congress
    Bantwal – BJP
    Moodabidri – JDS
    Beltangady – Congress
    Puttur – Congress
    Sullia – BJP

    DisAgree [35] Agree [10] Reply Report Abuse

  • Langoolacharya, Belmannu / Washington,DC

    Tue, May 07 2013

    People,

    Have patience for 12 more hours...let chips fall where they may be...

    1.Kundapur =?
    2.Kaup=?
    3.Mangalore North=?
    4.Puttur=?
    5.Sullia=?

    Rest perhaps we know where they will.

    I wont be surprised if we get surprising results in Moodabidri and Belthangady as well....

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  • Rathnakara A, Shirva

    Tue, May 07 2013

    I am predicting, when new government is formed in Karnataka, Central government will collapse. No party in karntaka will get majority of its own. DK & Udupi district BJP will dominate

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  • Fredrick Roy, Canada

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Rightly said Rakesh in full majority BJP will tun tun nana na

    DisAgree [2] Agree [14] Reply Report Abuse

  • Reema Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    If there was "VOTE FOR NOBODY" button on voting machine..majority would have been that....

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Tue, May 07 2013

    ONJI-RADD ok but dozen "Bearinakulen"untad(ULLALA each has paid..lakhs) backdoor entry dayeg sir.....Fight face to face.Even in Moodbidri ABAYAKUMAR was field in front of ABAYAR by BJP!!!!!!

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  • C sharath, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Avu maatha common anna politics'd... Yeddi beritha pirav unthd, aayana pugeld CBI dha bedi dhidh politics gobbunu wa face to face politics anna panpare ? Wa saidhanthika politics ?

    Surprised that honouravle BJPoojaari does not have laksha laksha dha lekka and they dint complain to EC but ireg Yanbu'd kulundh laksha koti dha suddhi thikkundu, dhane nammala dhaala game unda :). Ithnda panle namala irna party seruva :).

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  • Ahmed, Ullal

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Rakesha.... we need your valuable comment for tomorrow after loosing your beloved party sinks.

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  • C Sharath, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Rakesh Shetter...Mecchide nimma prathapavannu :)....dhadhe maarayre, pokkade time paasa daijiworld'd irna ? & these people are loosing their cool over you and you are giving BLood pressure to all the congis.

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  • DITHESH POOJARY, mangalore/uae

    Tue, May 07 2013

    MANGALORE SOUTH YOGISH BHATT (BJP)WIN

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  • Deepak, Paladka

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Cant expect anything from any party. Time and time we witnessed what ever party wins only top people gets the benefits. Lower level gets the gift "increase in cost of living"
    Jai Ho India

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Whoever win or lose ( BJP /Congis ) poor remains as poor and rich become richer. Thats why 33% of world’s poorest live in India.. I dont feel our representative has moral right to rule us even single day.....

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  • George A. Borromeo, Angelore, Mangalore, India

    Tue, May 07 2013

    We want Peace and Harmony between the Communities laced with Basic necessities like Potable Water, Qualitative Power and Better Roads, that is our basic need.

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Due to multiple candidates, some from party and some as individual may affect some candidate's calculation.One important development was there are 11 minority candidates in Ullala in which 1-2 belongs to THUKUDA PARTY.The other minority candidates are fielded by BJP for a purpose.If they able to get few hundred votes that may affect Congress candidate.All these independents are sponsored by certain party to tame SOLU ILLADA SARDARA UT KHADER!!!But ultimately UTK will sail in close contested battle.

    In Belthangady, Mr Vasanth Bangera, a four time MLA and Ex chief Whip of Govt Karnataka will reach shore safely.Mr Bangera,a silent social worker being in power or with out did developmental work in Belthangady.The projects from Central Govt like PRADHANA MANTHRI SADAK Yojana or State Govt's BASAVA VASATHI YOJANA were implemented well in the constituency.Bridge, road and other developmental projects and progress report were briefed in weekly news paper of Belthangady (SUDDI BIDUGADE)on weekly basis.I think Mr Bangera will reach the destination with out any hurdle.

    Puttur,Moodbidri(Moodbidri set to finish very close in triangle contest) Bantwal,Mangalore South and north are having close fight in which people are firm in bringing a change.Anyhow,other than Coastal districts CONGRESS IS POISED TO EMERGE VICTORIOUS TO FORM IT's OWN GOVT TOMORROW.

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  • C Sharath, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Ismail Bhai, measuring with your own yardstick....are all those Yogish that, Yogish this in Mangalore south constituency fielded by your Congress to confuse the voters ?, was your party so much insecure despite so much anti-BJP wave ???

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  • mudartha l, kankanady,mangalore.

    Tue, May 07 2013

    jR lobo will win in mangalore south

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  • G R PRABHU, BEJAI ,MANGALORE

    Tue, May 07 2013

    I think Mangalore South & North ,Sulia BJP will get the seat.But rest of the seat Congress will win. It will be 5:3

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  • Rakesh shetty, mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    WITHOUT ANY DOUBT BJP WILL LEAD GOVT AGAIN IN STATE. EVERYWHERE BJP WILL WIN WITH FULL MAJORITY.

    I AM SURE TOMMORROW EVERYONE WILL REJOICE BJP VIJAYOTSAVA. JAI HO.

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  • chittaranjan, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Rakesh Still you are in day dream. accept the Truth Now only otherwise tomarow may be you cannot tolarate.

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  • Mustafa, mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Who ever comes, first they must take action against moral police, communal clash, on going bribe system in POLICE DEPT and gov offices also to control daily consume items cooking gas price.At least family can live with normal ganji and daal.
    Totally we need a peace full life in MANGALORE.

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  • Ramdas, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    BJP -6
    Cong-2 in DK..!!

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  • Neeraj, Pakshikere

    Tue, May 07 2013

    In Moodbidri,Umanath Kotain will win by a huge margin..!!

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Neeraj..
    Whoever wins by 'huge margin'..it won't make any difference..namag..'gangee' boka ' podee meene' gathi....!!

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  • Neeraj, Pakshikere

    Tue, May 07 2013

    @Bollu,Manglore
    Umanath Kotain is the able candiate,we are seeing Mr Abhayachandra Jain from past 15 years in this area.There is no development till now.Why you are still waiting for ganji boka meen..??lets hope for a best..

    Gud luck Umanathanna...!!!

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  • Ronald Rajesh Pinto Angola, Africa, Adkabare Bajpe

    Tue, May 07 2013

    Neeraj, Bollanna was does not mean that he was remanding realty small example congress and other secular parties were ruled in past no any major changes therefore we gave the chance to rule BJP (BSY, DVS & Shetter) you feel that they done anything special changes i would say they achieved only scams, believe me things will not change soon so nank ganji, podi meen & chatni ghathi in your area now they are planning to have a major power industry so you will loose test the Narthe and Basley

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