Mangaluru: Rai's failure to take oath in Dharmasthala proves his guilt - Harikrishna Bantwal


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JM)

Mangaluru, Jul 12: Continuing his attack on district in-charge minister Ramanath Rai, ex-Congressman Harikrishna Bantwal on Wednesday July 12 termed Rai as a 'most unfit' person for the post he is holding, and also accused him of being the reason for the fissures among the people of different communities.

Addressing a press meet here on, Harikrishna Bantwal asserted that Ramanath Rai had been 'proved guilty' of abusing senior Congress leader Janardhan Poojary at a wedding in February, as he had failed to show up at Dharmasthala to swear his innocence. "I had challenged Ramanath Rai to take oath in Dharmasthala to prove his innocence, but he did not show up. Rai called up Poojary last night and apologised to him, and pleaded him not to hold a press meet on the issue," Bantwal claimed.

"A person who never even thought of calling Poojary for any of the party programmes, be it the inauguration of the new Congress office in Mallikatta or CM Siddaramaiah's visit to the district, how did he now remember him all of a sudden?" he questioned. "If Rai really felt apologetic then he should have publicly done it and not over the phone. Nevertheless, no one can ever stop me from conducting a press meet, be it a call from Poojary himself," he declared.

He also spoke about the communal disturbances in the district and said, "Rai who is supposed to be a person responsible and bring peace between the communities is instead scissoring them apart. He should have acted as the sewing needle and united them. Rai is the most dangerous and poisonous politician, and no doubt, this is his 'vinashada kala' (time of destruction).

He also criticised Rai for not attending the funeral of slain RSS worker Sharath Madivala even though it happened in his own constituency, Bantwal. He then questioned the reason behind his absence and said, "Rai attended SDPI leader Ashraf Kalayi's funeral, so why not Sharath's funeral when it was held in his own constituency? Sharath’s father’s shop was where Rai gave his clothes for laundering. Despite knowing him so well, why did he not attend Sharath's funeral or at least pay a visit to the hospital when his body was kept there?" he questioned.

When reporters pointed out that Rai had visited Sharath's house on Wednesday morning, Harikrishna Bantwal said, "It was just an attempt to maintain a clean image of himself and not out of humanity."

Bantwal also gave four ideas to make the district crime-free:

1. SP office should be transferred to Puttur.
2. Farangipet should have an upgraded police station of its own.
3. Every house should have a CCTV camera facing towards the streets, so that it acts as evidence if any crime happens.
4. As a good citizen, everyone should gather the courage to voice out against criminals and bring it to the notice of the police as soon as possible.

He then said that he knows how badly Rai had spoken about the society in one of the houses in Bantwal, but did not reveal details, saying he would do it some other time. He concluded by warning Rai and said that it was his 'last chance', without elaborating further.

 

  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 13 2017

    HOW ABOUT EXTENDING THE SAME FORMULA TO ACCUSED CRIMINALS, AND COURTS GIVING JUDGEMENTS BASED ON "OATHS"???

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Thu, Jul 13 2017

    These communal violence in the district seems to be instigated bythe people who are interested to have cheap publicity at the cost of innocent people

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  • Wilson, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    I have not seen Jannanna making press meet for long time. On behalf of him Harikrishna Bantwal is taking lead. Persons who are sitting beside him have come for photo session.

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  • Prabhakara Bangera, Karkala

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    There is a proverb in Kannada " Huttu guna betta hathidaroo bidadu" Will Rai change after this incident ? I doubt these politician will ever change.
    Only defeat will make them to realize. Lets wait till 2018.

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  • Amith, USA

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    After JP's Press MEATs only against Siddu, all of sudden now, another "CARTOON NETWORK" appeared for Daiji readers entertainment.

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  • Glanel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Why Rai hesitate to deny the allegation ? Is he guilty ?

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  • Amith, USA

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Stray dogs keep on barking on road would you chase them always?

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  • Anil, Mp

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Hatthi chale bhar.... Kutte bonkhe Hazar.....

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  • c. fernandes, mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    It seems like this man doesn't have any work other than scolding Rai. Paapa.

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  • Sunil Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Harikrishna Bantwal has a valid point though he has not put up in professional way.
    Its true that all things happening due to inefficiency/arrogance Rai. When person has no value for seniors who has bought them into politics in-spite of objecting from others in 1981 (I will not name the peiople who objected Rai's entry in 1981). He will never ever care or respect human being.
    I think Rai has realized this now and this is the reason he called Poojary last night.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Only solution to this problem is,,,, all elected representatives should be allowed 2 terms( 10 years Maximum)....other wise they play dirty games like this to continue till they die once they taste power...

    Defeat is staring Rai....that's why he is calling Poojary after abusing him...
    Its not only Rai's faulty...its partly Poojary's fault too, bringing a worthless person to party and giving him CONgress ticket in 1985...

    And Moilys fault too...when Rai was given CONgress ticket opposing him...when he became CM making Rai a minister....

    This is more complex than people think...Rai, Poojary, Moily are all responsible for this...now they are pointing fingers at each other...very funny!!!...

    ...JH...

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Another Muthalik has come. Kelasa ijjandina aacharinkulu.

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  • RUDOLPH, MANGALORE

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    IF YOU WANT TO BE SAFE ALWAYS KEEP DISTANCE FROM COMMUNAL PARTIES/ORGANIZATION (RSS,SDPI ETC.). OTHERWISE YOUR LIFE WILL BE IN DANGER.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    RSS worker Sharath Madivala was not a freedom fighter ...

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  • Suresh, Moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Ramanath Rai is not a Original Gandhi...

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    cheap people cheap mentality , let harikrishna bantwal win a local panchayat election and then talk.

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  • Wilson, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Nowadays every person in Mangalore want to be famous and wants attention by calling Press Meet...!!!

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  • Roshan, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    He was dreaming of becoming MLA in bantawal, since RAI is strong pillar he felt ditched

    Fire is inside his stomach & now it is coming out. If someone pour some cold water into his stomach he will become quite

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    3. Every house should have a CCTV camera facing towards the streets, so that it acts as evidence if any crime happens.

    are you going to install camera with storage devices???? ofcourse along with minimum 12 hours backup inverters!!!

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  • Shirish Kumar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Mr. Gangaram if you want your safety, you have to install otherwise you will be like cattles anytime anyone will take care of you?

    Don't comment just for the sake of opposing, I am not supporting him but CC TV is must in future because now a days situation is very bad.

    lots of theft every where, even police Authorities suggested the same.

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  • rithu, dubai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Harikrishna ..... who cares whether Rai took oath "Ye Jo Public Hai Ye Sab Jaanti Hai" ... so you and your GREAT leader stop mentally harassing readers by giving press statement once in every two days...... if you are really concern about people please RETIRE GRACEFULLY & let every body live peacefully

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  • Melwyn, Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Enk onji chance thikkuva press conferencek. Onthe pathera ithind.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    arrest harikrishna bantwal. he is creating confusion and violence in bantwal.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Instead of this better open a laundry and do DHOBi job.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    This is the indication of a regressive society!!

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  • JNK, UAE

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    These words to enter BJP...

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  • tomCat, mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    no end of jokers in bhart jokers party

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  • Comman, Man

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Stupid ideas... useless fellow.. what you have done .?? What you can do for Bantwal?? Think that first

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  • basil d'souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Need to charge money for obtaining a press release then only these type of needless press conference wont happen.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    JANARDHAN Poojary is talking about Siddaramayya only. Now this man started to call press meet about RAI. Only. GURU and SHISYA.

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  • ahmed hussian, uchil

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    FOR WHAT PURPOSE THIS OATH ... THESE ARE PERSONNEL MATTERS THIS HARIKRISHNA BANTWAL IS CHELA OF CONGRESS LEADERS.... AGAIN HE WANT TO COME BACK TO THE FOLDER MAY BE MR RAI IS MAKING OBJECTION SO AND IN POLITICS EVERYTHING POSSIBLE SO WHY RAI WANT TO TAKE OTH AT DHARMASTALA, IT IS JUST ONE KIND OF BUTTERING POLITICS

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Malpare bele ijji! Rai is a minister and busy, not free to use God's name and to do dirty politics !! Why r u talking about Dharmasthala oath? I appreciate Rai not responding to such silly people!

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  • Rakesh pinto, MANGALURU

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Harikrishna Bantwal can plz answer me taking Dharmasthala to swear is right for this. You statment like childish s we do it in childhood life. Kindly be mature that the reason you wont get any position in any party. One more thing kindly give high respect to Dharmasthala and that place.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Fool's paradise!!!

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  • jeevan, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Khangress position is like Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke......

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  • Dorothy Crasta, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Why don't these people personally meet and sort out their problems. Washing their dirty linen in public is so sickening.

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  • Ullas, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    His suggestions are fruitful.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Good and free entertainment for Daijiworld readers provided by this Harikrishna. By the way, how old is he? He looks old enough not to act puerile. It's very clear on whose behest he is doing all this. I am not saying he is not right. Knowing the minister in charge's horrible background, Harikrishna could very well be speaking the truth but it looks so silly for a matured person to behave like this. This reminds me of my childhood days when children used to wait for the teacher to arrive to tell what happened in the class during her absence.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    He is not fit to be a politician.
    Better to sit at some temple or prayer room and offer prayers for peace and harmony among communities. Only growing by age not enough also should understand the existing problems and try to resolve them. Some times we get to notice two neighbours fight with each other. In politics only fight, criticize, defame the opposite party that is only business. One keeps quiet second starts irritating.

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    This stupidity has to end.

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  • Rajesh D., Manglore, Dubai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    What is your contribution in bringing peace in Kalladka / Bantwal ?
    When police are working to restore peace with out rest, will your past or current statements help police to restore peace in the town?
    If you both have differences please go to Rai's house and sort it out why are you putting more fire ? Tomorrow Janardhana Pujari and Rai wil be friends again and whoever asked you to raise this issue today will wash their hands, hence think smart and work to restore peace.

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    ego issues Rajesh...

    also, he seems joining cheddi group soon, so talks only in press meat, instead of meeting rai and discussing.

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Why you dragging God into your dirty POLItics ????

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    This man should be made to take similar oath to certify that he is a clean, unblamished, sincere, never cheated or gone out of the way in his deeds & acts and a living saint in the world. Even PM may not agree to such unorthodox conditions. I

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Hari krishnere... yenchina kiri kiri ye irena ?

    We have seen you in photographs of Sarath's funerals, paying last respect in "Cheddi style"!

    Appreciate that you attended funeral and shared grief of Sharath's family... but why followed cheddi aasana?

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Inner Mind Harikrishna Bantwal is RSS
    Outer pose Congressman

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  • Peace lover mangalore, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    please use such words for RSS it is the only one reason we hindus are.still alive in india

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  • masif, Jizan/kinnigoli

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Its mean before 1927 no one Hindus alive in india,??

    Come out bro from ............

    Muslim Business mens came , Muslims Kings Ruled in india , Christian (British) Admninistrated in india even hindus are majority safest, when was RSS organization started then RSS mentality people tell to start we are alive because of RSS now days

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  • Marol, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Most of the politicians take oath for name sake. They are neither God fearing nor afraid of devil. Constitution, values, holy books are child's play for them. Power hungry and money minded they are and that's enough for them. Those who take oath and those who ask for oath are all in the same boat. Thank you and God bless each and every one of us. It is better not to take oath.

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  • Anand, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 12 2017

    Instead of Rai you better take Nalin he just came back from Russia.....He is expert in oath taking ...followed by shoba n gowda...

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