Mangaluru: I became MLA six times because of Muslims – Ramanath Rai


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)

Mangaluru, Dec 28: District in-charge minister Ramanath Rai not only gave credit to Muslim community for winning in Bantwal constituency for six times but also gave a statement that he is not able to repay the debt of Muslim community for several generations.

Rai has become a target of some Hindu community members with his statement after it went viral in social media.

Karnataka Beary Academy held Beary Cultural Festival in Town Hall, Mangaluru on December 26. Minister Ramanath Rai said in his speech during this function that Muslim community is responsible for him to win six times with the mercy of Allah.

“If the Muslim community had supported only the candidate of their community, I would have been a former MLA by now. The community has elected me to Vidhana Sabha without considering religious boundaries. Several people have spread propaganda against me but I am happy with that propaganda. Nobody says that I am helping only Bunts and that I am pro-religion. Nobody says that I am a fanatic either. There is an allegation that I love minorities. But I do not accept that allegation,” Rai said in his speech.

The statement has gone viral in social and some Hindu WhatsApp groups. Some Hindu community members have said that the minister has forgotten the votes cast by them and he has praised only Muslim community. 

 

  

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  • Deepu, B c road

    Thu, May 27 2021

    HE DINT SAY BECAUSE OF MUSLIMS I HAVE WON 6 TIMES HE SAID BECAUSE OF ALLAH BLESSING I WON 6 TIMES GET YOUR FACT RIGHT GODIMEDIA

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  • Nizamuddin, Karnataka

    Fri, Apr 27 2018

    Make justice with all. The promises which made before elections in 30 years remained in only words not implemented No development at all. Election is a business Invest 30cr after 5 years 300 Cr think about voters career not only self.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Dont be ungrateful Mr. Rai about other community people. You should regard them also.

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  • Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Masif , Zijan Kinnigoli commented with mature mind. Muslim brothers are simply smart. They elected him 6 times because they hadn't other choice. In DK/Udupi politicians utter about religion. ..but no development. ..

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  • pircki, panchanabettu

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    this is the true color of congress secularism. this is the reason AK Hegde explained in details about congress secularism. we experienced congress secularism from last 70 years. how the Pakistan/Bangladesh was created? on what base the country was divided? for what reason divided? who benefited?

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  • JR, MANGALORE

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    IF CHRISTIANS ARRANGE FUNCTION AND CALL MR. RAI , HE MAY SAY IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF THEM HE BECAME MLA SIX TIMES AND SO ON. IT IS UP TO THEM TO GET HIS GRATITUDE BY DEMAND. THAT IS THE TRICKS IN POLITRICS .

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  • Sachin Shetty, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    He is a seasoned politician, he knows that Hindus vote may go to any party but the Muslim vote will always come to him...

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  • Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    It's nothing new for a politician. The last weapon he uses for his vote bank. So Christians, Hindhus and Jains do not vote him. I recall Kaup Ex . minister Vasanth Salian's dialogue. ..I am the government. .That dialogue ended his political career. History repeats. .!

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    These are tactics required to win elections, tomorrow he will say bcos of Bunts i have win the elections, nothing wrong in that. Our Greate man Modi Didnt he cryed on dias,didn t he tell lies all over India during 2014 election campaign,

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  • Mohandas Kumar, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Honest and Badavara Bhandu Shri Janardhana Poojary lost his MP Election because of Ramanath Rai and Veerappa Moily......

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  • manan shetty, Bantwal

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    This time Mr Rai will not win in Bantwal.this is 100%

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    If Rai says like this ignoring other community he is gone this time without any doubt. In case if he wins he should that all and not Muslims only. Akkal me baath karo.

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  • Giri, Kudla

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Wah kya baat hai, you Khangress chelas will go to any heights for appeasement, especially for vote bank, no doubt that you guys ruled 60yrs and divided India on basis of reservation for so called minority(majority now, enjoying all privileges)and added word secular in indian dictionary. Instead of thanking all ppl of Bantwal, you speak like this.. U will get to know this time, after your election results,whom to Thank correctly.

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  • ABD, LOS ANGELES

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    TOMMOROW HE MIGHT SAY TIPPU IS HIS ROLE MODEL

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  • Kadir, Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Tippu is my role model

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  • Harish, BCRoad

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Tippu not only Ramanath Rai Role model. He is role model for all Congi's

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  • karthik, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Bhagat Singh is my role model

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  • kp, udupi

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    for what ?

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Mr.Ramanath Rai should be careful in choosing his words. In a diverse ration when we believe in 'We' in the constitution one community should not appeased or singled out.

    He has struck axe to his own feet. Such senior leader should be wise in making comment. He should withdraw his statement and better try to win the hearts of every citizen of his constituency.

    The Congress has given one more weapon to the BJP. In the coming days they will utilize this statement with more 'Masala' just like Pakistan issue in the last phase of election used by BJP.
    Jai Hind

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  • Desi Admi, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Mr .RAi,, here you are thanking Muslims. In teh Cong high command the Cong president Bangkok Babu has turned to a shiv bakth and wearing a Janiwar and temple running. Please clarify,

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  • Sreekumar, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Let us see this time.

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  • Kumar, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    He will be defeated this time by Hindu voters.....

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  • sandeep, kaldka

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Don't take judgement by just news that is spreading,see video that has been spread on social media and he never said only Muslim vote has made him 6 time winner.He said only due to secular jatytita vision of Muslim has voted him when a candidate from their own religion has also stand in opponent to him. In spite of that also Muslim voted him to victory.Don't falsify his statement.

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  • Dr Gerald Pinto, Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Dongi politicians. People of all religeions voted you.



    Dr Gerald Pinto Udupi

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  • sense_Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    and not because of development activities ?

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  • masif, Jizan/kinnigoli

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    lo lo lo lo lo

    Last time if i win i will arrest Kalladka Batt

    This year

    If have (Kalladka Batt) dare contest against me

    I won last 6 time because of Muslims

    Can you answer to Muslim's Community

    Why Muslim Congress leaders are murdered by saffrons in your area

    Yusuf Kalladka (Congress District Leader)

    Jabbar Mallur (District Panchayath Pressident)

    Jaleel Koropady ( Panchayath Vice Pressident)

    Nasar Sajipa (Congress Cader)

    Ashraf Kalai

    Iqbal Bantwal

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    If A K HEGDE says he won because of Hindu Votes these
    sickulars brand him as communal.If this rahamath Rai says
    he won because of Muslim votes he is sickular
    Wha kya double standard
    Hum kare tho chamtkar Aap kare tho balthkar
    All nautanki and dombarata

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    fandus r sickular 2 seculars.

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  • santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    After next election he will call press meet to thank HINDU's for sending him home permanently.

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  • Jamal, Mangalore/Abudhabi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Billawas, Beary, Catholics etc etc. Who is Indian?

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  • Luv, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Ramanath Rai's tiger dance was much better than this statement..

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    THIS TIME YOU WILL LOSE AS HINDUS FED UP WITH YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO ONE COMMUNITY AND THEIR ILLEGAL ACTIVITY TOO.......

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  • Vivek, Hirebyle / Abu dhabi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    I agree with you .....

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  • santhu birva, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Respected Janardhana Poojary sir felt insulted and cried because of this arrogant Rai. people will never forget that. Billava Community is sharing almost 60% vote bank in Bantwal constituency I don't think even a single billava vote for this fellow in coming election. Am sure Majority people will get united to teach a better this time.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    'Vinasha Kale Vipareeta Buddi'...says it all...

    ...JH...

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  • Francis, Shirva/UK

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Why bilava community not supporting to Janardana Poojary, despite strong billava hold Mr Poojary keep loosing the election one after another.

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    In 2009 MP election, there was no strong candidate in BJP to contest against Janardhan Poojary. BJP made Nalin Kumar kateel as " Bali ka Bakra" & gave him ticket. On the result day, both BJP & Kateel shocked to see the result.

    After nearly a month, Kateel in a public program told that he became MP only because of Ramanath Rai & Abhaychandra!!!!!!!!!

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Rai was at a function held by Karnataka Beary Academy Cultural Festival and it was the right occasion for him to reciprocate his gratitude towards that community, what's wrong in that?. This is the main characteristic of a true Hindu being tolerant and accommodating. Blind Bhakts will be blind in thier thinking too forever and just do chaddi dance without any rhyme or reason.

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  • Naveen, Manglore/Bahrain

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Lots of funny scenes will come for congress in upcoming election campaign, saw in video few days back a congressi came to Hindu's house for "Congress mane manege" in bantwal and house owner given good treatment ( the way congress treating them) and sent back....

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  • Vincent Rodriques, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    This may be true as he know his major support base for winning the election continuously

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  • Vincent Rodriques, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    This may be true as he know his major support base for winning the election continuously

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Whether any other options was there to Muslims in Bantwal vote other than Ramamath Rai/Congress?????????.

    Now present situation, it looks like his extra love towards Muslims make him Ex. MLA!!!!!!!!!!

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  • SK, MANGALORE

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    He did not win only because of muslim votes, Hidus, muslims and christians voted for him. Of course as his constituency has sizable muslim votes, their participation in voting played a major role in winning last elections.

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  • santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    this man is digging his own grave.....Am sure in coming election..Majority hindu will get united and will kickout this person from power...Lets see whether only muslim votes will help him to retain in power.I bet he will loose deposit.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Minorities do not stab from Behind ...

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    ..you are good for this only..open DW morning, not a day pass with crime news from Bantwal & Ullal constituency...this is achievement..blame RSS/BD/KALLADKA and get vote..since few days he asking K Bhat to contest against him..He knows itS easiest way to get vote..

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Bantwal remaining the same like 1980s. Development is a zero without change...

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  • AF,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Recent developments completed during RAI period.
    New Hi-fi bus stand
    100 bed extended govt hospital
    Mini vidhana soudha
    vented dam project initiated
    water supply for all villages
    Complete new roads in taluk
    Mini park
    All govt services made online
    many more.

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  • amarnath shetty, Bantwal

    Fri, Dec 29 2017

    Which govt services online, if it is there is it working???

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  • jeevan, kudla

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Good...
    This time pleaseo contest election from KFD / SDPI ticket...
    Good luck sirji...

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  • Sampath, Mlore/Blore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Congress has guaranteed ticket to him. unlike your BJP who is still thinking of putting B. Nagaraj Shetty or KPB. That s the power of B RR

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  • Abhi, Kudla

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Now, the time has come to demolish the imaginary Republic of Bantwal of Ramanat. After retirement, Ramanat can do Yoga and reduce weight.

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  • Kiran D Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Hindus & Christians votes doesn't matter or just for granted for the Corrupt Communal Congress, this is what they are doing since 1947. If the Hindus doesn't vote for any party, there will be no chance for any party or politician to win a Election in this country. Hindus should wake up from their deep sleep before it's too late. You should have a clear mindset,

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  • Aboobakar, Bantwal

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    My dear Br Raj,

    He never claimed that only Muslims only Voted him,claimed that without Muslims vote he would have not won the election.

    You know last election there was a candidate from SDPI from Bantwal only got few number of votes from their party members.

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  • Ramesh, Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Then for sure you will become former on this election because of Hindu.

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Janardhan Poojary made the same statement back in 1989 and then he never won any election . Ramanath Rai your time is up .

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  • santhu birve, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Really? Am not aware of that.
    though I am BJP supporter I have huge respect for Janardhana poojary Sir.

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Even I respect Janardhana Poojary but that was a blunder he made for which he had to pay in subsequent elections

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  • Syed Mohiudin, Iruvail/Riyadh

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Janardhana Poojary told on 1989 at Uppinangady that "Yenk bearilena vote bodund ejji" Since then he did not seen Delhi.

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  • Kiran, Mumbai

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    I think it s time that hindus shd no longer vote him.

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  • Raj, Kudla

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    If Ramanat became MLA because of Muslims only, then dear Honorable Hindu brothers and sisters, please don't vote him in upcoming 2018 Vidhan Sabha elections.

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Raj,

    Indians love to live in harmony, all together - Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Nobody will listen to you, they will vote for whom they want, especially after recent Hindutva enforcement on common people. That is the reason MLS Rai said where his electors come from - he is being honest about it.

    There are many among the masses who leave their religion behind and mingle with friends, colleagues, employees as human beings. You may be hearing this for the first time that a intelligent businessman in India has staff from all communities so that his clients will be entertained comfortably by their own community men. This the truth and reality.

    If BJP will divide this bond by imposing Hindutva, the result will be bitter.

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  • Vivek, Hirebyle / Abu dhabi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    this is not Honesty ..Jennifer ...it's partiality......

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  • Sameer, SAudi

    Thu, Dec 28 2017

    Another type of Rai ...if he is true what about the people of other religion voted him who knows who vote he has won ...raj ur write ...let him learn one hand cannot be clappd ..I think our vote is waste as per jenifer

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