Mangaluru: Rai challenges DVS, Shobha to contest against him & Khader in 2018 polls


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jul 10: District in-charge minister Ramanath Rai on Monday July 10 challenged union minister D V Sadananda Gowda and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje to contest the forthcoming Assembly elections opposite minister U T Khader and Rai himself.

Addressing a press meet here, Rai said, "D V Sadananda Gowda, BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa and MP Shobha Karandlaje criticized me and U T Khader for the communal unrest in the district and also alleged that probhibitory orders were relaxed when chief minister Siddaramaiah arrived in Mangaluru for the Congress convention. Shobha Karandlaje should understand that there were no prohibitory orders within the Mangaluru city commissionerate. This indicates that she does not have knowledge about the district.

"B S Yeddyurappa said that I should remain in Bengaluru for one month but I have only one house, that is in Bantwal. I am not like Yeddyurappa who has many houses in the state. Shobha Karandlaje and Yeddyurappa deserve to be subjected to ED investigation to check how much illegal land they possess," Rai said.

"Congress has always been known for maintaining peace and harmony in the district and has always worked towards uniting people of all religions. Congress has also fulfilled the promises made in the manifesto, having introduced several development works and people-friendly schemes. Congress has never involved in any communal unrest in the district, we have always stressed on maintaining peace in the district.

"Everyone knows that some provocative speeches have led to communal unrest in the past. I urge people not to lend hears to rumours or messages in social media, and appeal for peace in the district," he entreated.

"These murders are planned in advance to create unrest in the district. I have discussed this with the chief minister and the officials concerned and urged them to arrest the main conspirator behind these communal clashes and murders in the district. When Sec 144 was clamped in the district, what was the neccessity to hold such a massive protest by involving youths and violating prohibitory orders? They were also seen celebrating by lifting Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat," Rai said.

Rai aso informed that a peace meet would be held in the DC's office on July 13.

Minister for food and civil supplies U T Khader, who was also present, slammed union minister D V Sadananda Gowda and Shobha Karandhlaje for making 'irresponsible' statements and politicising the unrest in the district. "They themselves were involved in this communal unrest, and then they blamed me and Ramanath Rai for it. They violated the prohibitory orders that clamped in the district. Maintaining peace is the utmost prirority of the state government and we appeal to the people to maintain peace.

"We are also trying to claim compensation from the government for Sharath Madivala's family," Khader added.

MLA Abhaychandra Jain, chief whip of Legislative Council Ivan D'Souza, district Congress president Harish Kumar, Mithun Rai, Ibrahim Kodijal and others were present.

  

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  • Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Ullal with 80% minority & Bantwal with 60% minority are safe heavens for UTK & Rai. Well we should say in both these constituencies minority is majority & majority is minority...

    Their funda is simple. Appease them as an vote bank & keep winning. If they ask development, then show them RSS fear & continue winning..

    UTK & Rai ...two very shining examples of the worst sickular politics of the grand old party...

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  • lukas, malpe

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    above mentioned both leader wont do any development wondering one constituency to another by polarizing people mind by mandir or cow issues

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  • Anonymous, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Whether Rai can contest against Nalin Kumar Kateel in Mangalore in 2019...?

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Thats a good reply by Rai and Khadar. By now people know the efficiency of DVS and Shabha! Ask anyone in their constituency...their own party people will give correct facts!
    Rai and Khadar are simple and humble persons and approachable by anyone. More over Rai and Khadar are non corrupt all the time in their career.
    I have no idea about the next election. Party close to God may try to influence voters in the name of God and religion card. I hope people do not get trapped emotionally and later high and dry!

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    It seems Mr.Rai is being carried away by BJP propaganda. He was been intentionally dragged to controversies to defame his image using the communal issues to sway the majority vote bank.
    If he is wise politician and responsible people's representative he should silently do walk the talk.

    Just shuffle the whole police department of entire district from higher to lower rank, stop the pumpwell business of ransom for security, curb the media and withdraw police protection to Kalladka and worst cases encounter be worth.

    Mr.Rai BJP is setting trap in your own constituency. They have already stated election preparation with their old communal polarisation tactics. Stop your press conferences and act tough.Do not reply to their question but pose more questions to RSS and BJP.
    Jai Hind

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  • Glanel, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Tiger is Back !!!!

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  • Shirish Kumar, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Hur Kutta apna Ghar me SHer bantha hie

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  • Sameer, Mangalore /saudi

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Mr rai plzzz stop these words of challenge n all plzzz forget of 2018 election ...being a district incharge minister first close matter of bc road n work for peace there ..let people of bc road will be like normal bfore...then go for 2018 election ...thank u

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    District incharge Sir, Ramanath Rai and U.T. Khadar along with J. R. Lobo are performing good jobs. We are the privilaged to have such leaders.

    BRAVO RAMANATHA RAI, U.T. KHADAR AND J.R. LOBO.

    TUMHARI BI JAI AUR HAMARI BI JAI.

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  • Sulaiman, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    The naked truth is that DK is governed by sangh parivaar though the govt of state is of congress.I feel pity forMr Rai andMr Khader who r just paper tigers

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Mr Rai, Shobha and DVS are busy doing thier election campaigning work in Bantwal BJP style. They will answer your call after accessing the success of thier mission.

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  • Sethu, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Single issue of Yettinahole/Nethravathi Diversion Project is enough for Mr. Ramanath Rai, U T Khader and D.V. Sadananda Gowda to lose their deposit in the next election. They are squarely under-estimating the memory and power of people. Among them, being born and brought at land nourished by Nethravathi River, the first two deserve the harshest retribution for betraying their motherland.....! Communal clashes fueled by politicians can be debated secondary to this.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Dear Sethu, Mangalore,

    FOR YETTHINAHOLE PROJECT TO STOP NALIN KUMAR KATEEL IS ON RELENTLESS FASTING TILL DEATH SINCE THEN HE DIDN'T FALL SICK OR DIE IN THE FASTING.

    Yetthinahole project was started by Yeddy, Siddhu and shetter.

    FOR COMMUNAL PROVOCATIONS, KP BHAT, VHP, BJD AND HJV ARE THE MAIN CAUSE.

    I URGE D.C., TO ARREST THESE LEADERS AND SHUT THEM INSIDE THE JAIL FOR EVER FOR THE PEACE IN THE SOCIETY.

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Let Congress arrest Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat. They don't have the guts to do that. Although it's their government for the past 4 years.

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  • Sunil Shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Will Rai win in this election in his own constituency as almost all poojary community is against to him and waiting to give fitting reply in next election as he has used bad words against their leader Janardhana Poojary.
    Can Rai think of contesting in Karkala ?
    What joke of this press statement.
    Vinashe kalakke veeparitha buddhi

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  • MV Shetty, Bangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    What a childish statement from Mr Rai

    Man from Sullia became an MLA from Puttur and then MP from Mangaluru - Kodagu. Later on MP from Udupi - Chickmagaluru. Now MP from Bangalore North.
    This shows versatility of Mr Sadananda Gowda!!

    Shobha from Puttur was an MLA from yeshwantpur and then she gave thought fight from Rajajinagar, before becoming MP from Udupi.

    Why don't Mr Rai and his friends contest away from their safe constituencies???
    Have some political maturity before making statements.

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  • Vikram Amin, Dubai -- Bengaluru

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    I'm suprised that after many days our Veterean Politican Ramanth Rai is making statements. He is taking about DVS, Shobha. This is not relevant now. Why is he not talking about taking action against Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat if he is found to be reason for communal riots or any other person irrespective of community. This rai doesnt have the guts to arrest Bhat because he knows that it will be a big downfall for him. Already people of Bantwal consitutency are waiting for the next elections. No more comments on this. I would like to know Rai what has he done for his consituency. How Many Govt Schools have toilets for girls, How many borewell etc etc. I had come to know that the situation of Govt schools are in bad shape. Pls you always say that you are working for poor. Tell us what action have you taken. What action have you taken for drug mafia which is going on? have you discussed or taken any action with the Police. Nothing. Most of the time you are in Maharaja Hotel -- Mlr or in Blr. Irrespective of community Drug mafia is a big problem and we do not want our youths to spoil there for future. Also i would like to ask how many job opportunities have you created for our youths. Pls Pls we need Politicans who work for their consituency look after their difficulties with regards to basic infrastructure like roads, schools etc. I always praise Halady Srinivas Shetty. People do not vote for the party he is, people vote for him. When he stood independent he won the election. Have you seen his life style, his asset etc nothing. He leads a very simple life and people respect him irrespective of community.
    Pls do not do the blame game, Pls see what mistakes has happened, correct yourself. I would like to ask you why you didnt go to the family of 2 person who was killed. If you had gone and consoled it would have been great. You are afraid that if you go to one house and dont go for the other house then you have issues. You need to have guts to go to both houses.

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  • rahul, MANGALURU

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    you ppl talking about communal fights??.. first check how your parties youth congress election was held..People of the same party protesting and fighting..

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  • Harish, Kadaba

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    What's your gift to bantval BC road development rather than communal riots ?

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Dear Harish, Kadaba, What is the developments carried out by Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat except provoking hindu people against Christians and Muslims???!!!

    What is the developments carried out by VHP except provoking hindu people against Christians and Muslims???!!!

    What is the development of BJP's except attacking the churches, Lynching of humans and peeping what is my plate.

    HONOURABLE SIDDHARAMAIAH IS A ROLE MODEL TO ALL THE STATES OF INDIA IN THE DEVELOPMENTS.

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  • Arun, Abudhabi

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    DVS Run away from Mangalore to Udupi from their to Bangalore next election may be he will contest from Pakistan ?

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    You can contest from Abu Dhabi

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  • Shirish Kumar, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Mr. Ramanath Rai, if you are so confident of winning instead of calling others to your Constituency , why can't you Contest in their Constituency?
    Common we will see whether you are really a Tiger, then Contest in Udupi constituency. That will be the Gentleman challenge
    This all party Politicians, playing with the emotions of voters. Don't play game, sincerely work for the public without partiality.

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    Why such big figures like Shobha orDVS a small BJP leader will defeat Rai however Khadar will retain his seat

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    People,

    CONgress pudari's don't know ground realities....they think 2013 will repeat...

    Its sad people will replace corrupt by corrupt in 2018...

    ...JH...

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  • Roshan, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Mon, Jul 10 2017

    For your information there is no single corruption case against Sriman Siddaramaiah & regime in last 4 years. Next election full major they will get. You don't dream about Yediyurappa becoming CM. Hummnn there is chance for your dream bcz when in India it is day US it is night.

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  • Jude, Belmannu

    Tue, Jul 11 2017

    Wow it's a reply of the year mr roshan. Trum style god bless america.
    Jai ho india.

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