Former union minister Rajagopal likely to be Karnataka governor


New Delhi, Jul 5 (DHNS): Former Union minister O Rajagopal is likely to be named the new governor of Karnataka.

Rajagopal’s name figures among the seven cleared by the Modi government and sent to the President, said official sources on Friday.

An announcement in this regard is expected to be made before the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday.

The previous Governor H R Bhardwaj completed his term on June 28. Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah is holding additional charge of Karnataka till the appointment of a new governor.

Rajagopal, 84, was founder president of the BJP’s Kerala unit. He was also a minister of state in the Vajpayee government, handling several portfolios like railways, defence production, parliamentary affairs and law and justice.

Rajagopal lost the recent Lok Sabha poll against former Union minister Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram.

  

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  • tomcat, Mangalore/Oman

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    These mallus will be in every place even on the moon. Now on wards the real politics will start. Nidraramaih will become sidramaih again.

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  • M.K, Mulky/Sharjah

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Mr. Monu....Dont be hyprocrat. Mr. Raj Gopal is far better that Bharadwaj. Raj Gopal is a statesman. He never come across any controversial issues and is very polite. He will not be partial like HB.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Dear j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru,

    Don't write blah, blah, blah.... foolish comment without knowing the truth.

    Search in Daijiworld in kannur RSS men were injured/died while transporting /planting bombs. Also in Nagpur RSS men have planted bombs and died/injured.

    Are you senseless. At least open your eyes.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sun, Jul 06 2014

    Sh Gonsalves, I can understand your pain & frustration on Congress getting decimated....But then your clever ploy on Kannur bombings makes no headway, as my earlier comment based on googling only...BTW, Rajetta has had no role whatsoever in these incidents, so why divert attention? My wishes to him on a sucessful tenure...

    & yes, Sh Gonsalves, you've been reduced to nonsensical & crap commenting I'm observing now..Please improve standards..

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 06 2014

    Dear j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru,

    telling the truth has no standards for you.

    Lying, looting without Lokayukta, planting bombs and a remote control are indigestible, frustrations, and anger of bjpiyans because they don't like the truth.

    By the by why do you support this Rajgopal. Whatever in his constituency happens was done by his supporters.

    Similar to Chaaiwaala gave free hand to attack, murder and commit atrocities against his opponents and suppressed minorities.

    Rajgopal was a decimated person in his constituency. Is it not he was decimated. Now you are unable to digest when we speak about Rajagoapl a cow follower.

    WHAT KIND OF STANDARDS I CAN EXPECT FROM THE CATTLE CLASS COMMENTATORS???!!!

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  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Awarded for election defeat.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Absolutely fabulous choice! An elderly statersman & impeccable gentleman, "Rajetta" as he is commonly known is a thorough noble person...Few remember him as the one serious BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram who gave Tharoor a run for his money in the last LS elections

    We needed a good choice after Bharadwaj corrupted the Governors office in Bengaluru & Rajettan fits the bill like a glove! Kudos to him!!

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  • Kannada Warrior, Surathkal/USA

    Sun, Jul 06 2014

    Bharadwaj was instrumental in ending the reign of the corrupt Yeddyurappa. Bharadwaj also knew about Karnataka's rich history..This new person is a RSS stooge and Modi stooge....Now Karnataka is doomed.

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    First of all Home Minister..Mallu.
    Now Governor is.......... ..Mallu.
    Next time what about Chief Minister?
    Mostly he is also Mallu.
    Oh god save our Karnataka from this
    Mallus.

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  • P G S N Prasad , Balila Sullia

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Last time when UPA Govt. came to power it removed some Governers appointed by previous NDA Govt. for political reasons.....

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    RSS remote controlled cow specialist governor for Karnataka.

    BJP's accusing Congress for political governors.

    Who is this governor Political Or PoliTricks governor of Communal RSS.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    RSS remote controlled governor is no doubt better than italian controlled governor's to rule india...

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    DEar jeevan, mangalore,
    Every nooks and corners of India crude bombs were exploding during the II UPA elections. In Kannur people were wounded while planting/transporting bombs. Who is the leader of this crude bombs?! RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat...

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Sh Joseph Gonsalves, what crap comment youre making? We all know whho were behind militancy in Kannur??? ITs the CPI (M) & their affiliates who were in the killing fields...The ratio when things normalised was 53: 21 (53 RSS / BJP killed Vs 21 of CPI(M) & Red flag) so whose faction scored more??? Half of their men are behind bars!!

    Please do not blindly comment before understanding reality Sh Gonsalves...We all know who won 282 & who licked dust & ate dust with 44!!

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  • MONU, Perla

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Where is now Karnataka BJP leaders? They didn't get any other candidate? Mallu speaking governor. anyway he cannot contest in next election, its just like kerala waste dumping in karnataka.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    I appreciate your real concern.. Mallu speaking governor ... FORMER GOVERNOR KAMSA BHARADWAJ MOTHER TONGUE IS KANNADA ???

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  • India First, India

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Mr. Rajagopal is a patriotic Indian !! What's wrong if he speaks Malayalam ??

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  • Ramesh, Puttur

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    "ಹಿರಿದು ಪಾಪವ ಮಾಡಿ - ಹರಿವರು ಗಂಗೆಗೆ
    ಹರಿವ ನೀರಲ್ಲಿ ಕರಗುವೊಡೆ - ಯಾ ಪಾಪ
    ಎರೆಯ ಮಣ್ಣಲ್ಲ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ"

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    PLEASE FOLLOW FOOTSTEPS OF CONGRESS AGENT BHARADWAJ...LET THIS TIME CONGRESS GOVT TO FEEL THE HEAT...

    BHARADWAJ IS FIT FOR 10 JANPATH TO CLEAN SONIA'S UTENSILS ONLY....

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  • Peter, udupi

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Really Governor position required?
    Dont you think that tax payers money is spent to fulfill political wishes?

    Why cant center amend this position of constitution?

    Click agree if you have same opinion

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    You congratulated MLC Ivan...
    Arrey waha...
    Really MLC position required?
    Dont you think that tax payers money is spent to fulfill political wishes?

    Why cant GOVT amend this position of constitution???

    Click agree if you have same opinion

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Dear jeevan, Mangalore,
    We don't need MLCs in Assembly as well as we do not need any MPs in Rajya Sabha, specially those who have lost in elections. I also strongly believe that we should not have those as Governors who have lost elections.This should be applicable for all political parties. I am also not in favour of those who r above 70 years & specially those who r on wheel chairs, to continue in active politics. It is advisable for them to spend their time with their grand children. But tell me seriously who can implement our suggestions?

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  • Rajesh shetty, More shj

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    We want Amit shah as governor of Karnataka and do to Siddhu govt what HDB did to then BJP govt. Thorn should be removed by thorn.

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  • Ramesh, Puttur

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    "ಎಲುವಿನ ಕಾಯಕ್ಕೆ | ಸಲೆ ಚರ್ಮವನು ಹೊದಿಸಿ
    ಮಲ-ಮೂತ್ರ-ಕ್ರಿಮಿಯು ಒಳಗಿರ್ಪ - ದೇಹಕ್ಕೆ
    ಕುಲವಾವುದಯ್ಯ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ"

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  • ruchi, udupi

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    What a joke, 84 years old to retire in Karnataka, now more influx of Mallus will be seen, as their guardian will be here, what about the nature call,

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Welcome to Rajagopal and Shani Dasha started for karnataka govt...

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Is Sri.Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat heading for Goa Governor ??? no doubt Bhat is a true RSS, Secular and true nationalist leader.

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  • Rajesh shetty, Mlore shj

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    He is the same man against whom Ex Extra martial affairs minister Sashi Tharoor trailed for almost last 2 rounds in the last loksabha election and won by a narrow margi. Of 15k votes. If tharoors news of threatening AIIMS doctor regarding reports of his wife's death was out by then by now congress s count would have been 43 and lotus would have bloomed in Kerala also.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    A true RSS man head the Rajbhavan.. Jai ho Modiji.

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    A true RSS Man never won as an MP in popular vote!!!It is plan B of RSS for those who are not make it to Parliament ...A REHABILITATION ...but astonishingly @ the age of 84!!!!Modi don't want Ministers over the age of 75!But never mind as CONSTITUTIONAL POST for 84!!!!

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Even Mouni singh did not win despite being dumb PM. He was not true congi leader ???

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Whenever Governor issue comes we all remember ND Tiwari, who misused the constitutional position for prostitutional purpose. Is not it?

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  • juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    77 years old man is out and 84 years young man in.Employment opportunities are plenty.Do not miss. Apply immediately.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Employment opportunities ? congi kamala beniwala age is 83 not 18 to apply.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    juliet,

    Let your Govt remove oorugolu ajja Shamanur shivshankarappa.

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  • ABD, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    ABKI BAAR CONGRESS KI ANTIM SAMSKAAR!!

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    We are happy that CONGI CHELA Dhwahmsaraj has packed up from Bangalore last week.

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  • Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    Welcome to Karnataka Zero Rajagopal.

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  • kannadiga, mangalore/dubai

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    84 years old gentleman is our new Governor!! Oh God!!Hope, Raj Bahvan is equipped with ICU unit, Emergency ward and a VIP Operation Theatre to look after these Governor. Also, The Modi Sarkar to make sure this proposed Governor is able to hear, speak and stand himself other wise also to arrange an unit of 10 para medical staff on a permanent basis at Raj Bahvan.... JAI HO!!

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 05 2014

    ..Did you ever saw cONGI ND TIWARI governor of ANDHRA..Gujrat Congi Governor..Rajgopal is very active politician, well respected across party line KERALA..He is fit to be Governor..BARADWAJ left bad legacy behind in KARNATAKA..

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