Mangaluru: Harikrishna Bantwal demands Ramanath Rai's expulsion for 'abusing' Poojary


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Jun 28: Former Congressman and activist Harikrishna Bantwal on Wednesday June 28 demanded the expulsion of district in-charge minister Ramanath Rai both from the ministry as well from Congress for allegedly abusing senior party leader Janardhan Poojary and others.

Addressing a press meet here, Harikrishna Bantwal recalled the incident and said, "On February 6 this year in a wedding party at Buntara Bhavana in Suratkal, Ramanath Rai abused former district Youth Congress president Arun Coelho and former state secretary of Youth Congress Tejaswini Raj. He also referred to Janardhan Poojary in vulgar words, and challenged them as well as Poojary using abusive language.

"Even after this incident, Rai threatened the youth leaders several times for being close to Poojary. Kallige Taranath Shetty was also threatened by Rai for the same reason. Ramanath Rai is behaving like a mafia leader of the Congress party. Many have become the target of his insults. Hence I request the state leadership to expel Rai from all posts in the Congress and the ministry," he urged.

"It is condemnable that Rai used abusive language against Poojary. He insulted not only Poojary but the culture of Tulunadu. He has forgotten the good things Poojary has done for him. Rai is a betrayer. He is trying to divide Bunts and Billavas. He cannot bear to see the two communities on one stage. At the time of communal disturbances also, he was following the same theory. He does not want harmony in the district. For votes and money he is engaged in disturbing communal harmony. The latest video clip which was leaked by his men is the best example for this," he added.

"Janardhan Poojary is attacking Siddaramaiah only in the interest of Congress. Everyone has the right to criticise on facts. Being a minister Rai does not have the guts to criticise Yeddyurappa or other BJP leaders. He is doing politics for power and money," he alleged.

  

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 29 2017

    This reminds me of Film YADEIN

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  • YOUSUF, BANGALORE

    Thu, Jun 29 2017

    With all respect some truth..This Harikrishna Bantwal was in Jana Sangha. and BJP along with AK Subbaiah he left the party and Joined Congress.and he never fought any Election , He was with Janardhan Poojary all his good times and taken advantage and got job to his wife in NMPT..later on he was the spoke person of Janardha Poojary and hIs leadership DCC...good speaker,,
    Last MLC election He was a aspirant for Congress ticket...with all struggle he did not get the ticket...For Mr Harikrishna Bantwal Only Ramanath Rai recamonded for MLC seat repeat Only Ramanth Rai tried his level best to secure Congress ticket even same Harikrishna Bantwal informed in press conference while criticizing Oscar Fernandez in Mangalore reason for denying ticket.Even Mr Rai was upset with G Parameshwar for denying seat to Mr Bantwal.......
    We must Thankful always who helped us or tried to help......In Politics no enemy no Friendship...

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  • Rahil ali, MANGALORE

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    patta poojary shisya same tactic calling press conference

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  • Anil Wilson Rodrigues, Panjikallu Kajebailu

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    the incident taken place in Feb 2017 and Harikrishna Bantwal is calling press meet today. Even if you call 100 press meets , you will not get the MLC ticket. Dont forget that because of your betrayal Rai lost in the year 2008 to Nagaraj Shetty . Now better you and Jannanna go to hotel TajMahal and have a becha beccha golibaje.

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  • Stan, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Poojary may be having old age syndrme, but what happened to this guy. NO takers for your logic

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Looking at the pic i doubt if there are any in the audience too. Tea shop in neighbourhood must be making money. All these 14 press people must be in that tea shop.

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  • ISMAIL K, PERINJE

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    how could front line media beeline such rejected politician?Really strange and baffling me is WHAT IS THE ISSUE?

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  • ISMAIL K, PERINJE

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Hari Krshna Bantwal says, " JP criticizing /attacking Siddu for the interest of Congress!!!!AVUE ENCHINA LOGIC!!!!!? SIDDU and CONGRESS NOT ONE AND SAME?

    Hari Krishna Bantwal ,you are not in Congress hence your advise to unknown is of no use....Your anger against Rai is because you are denied Congress ticket and MLC seat.......

    Now District CONGRESS President Is Mr Harish Kumar who is from Billava Community....Interesting fact is yesterday Mr Rai relinquished his DCC chair to an Billava Community Congressman and to day you are issuing a malicious statement that also not being in Congress Party.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Demanding is the rule of the world, starting from home front.

    Oh my commanding wife, she wants to destroy my life
    Oh my demanding wife, she wanst to restore my life

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Unnecessaryly calling a press meet and wasting money. He is in which party.? I think he him self forgotten.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Why he is alone during so called press meet. Why nobody besides him? What he is going to achieve by this? Suspense!

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  • Shekar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Nowadays everyone demanding only. Some for expulsion some are for apology others for resignation, then what not all these from political side. Then for immediate arrest, immediate release, etc.etc. Demanding world

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  • ABDUL RAFIQ, Uchila

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Still this joker not joined BJP yet? Mr. Rai abused Poojary in the month of February and how come Harikrishna wakeup now, after 5 months??? What is the credibility of Poojary in the Congress? The person cannot win a single election after contesting 5 times. Who has given the right to Poojary to criticise Mr. Siddaramiah who have brought the victory for Congress in 2013 assembly election. Harikrishna can join Yeddi's cheddi party at any time.

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  • Shibu, Dubai

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    jossey jee

    all the congrest leaders are like a fish out of water.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Shibu, Dubai, be happy that you are in oven!! Why worry about BJP underwater and Congress out of water??

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    I think readers should collect money and provide funds for Mr. Poojary to go on a world tour for at least 5 years. Everybody is fed up of his kiri kiri here. Earlier the bhakts used to rejoice at his outbursts against Sidduji and the government, but these days they too have realised that it is a waste of time listening to this grumpy old man.

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  • Lavanya, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Hey Satya,
    Haven't you learned till now Poojary has not eaten ur tax paid money like others,nor has he taken commission from anyone,sweets etc,didn't u hear from his own party people he doesn't drink a sip of water if he visits anyone's house,that's what reputation he has gained,what will he expect from u people .....

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    May be he has the blessings from Jannanna! (The critic/press meets)

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  • Melwyn Fernandes, Kemmannu/Abudhabi

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Strange!!!!!!

    One person speaking and coverage of 13 media mikes.

    Ha Ha Ha....

    You are out of the Congress party, so please shut your mouth.

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  • Mohammed Hanif, Abu Dhabi/Belthangady

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    14 Media Mikes...ha..ha..ha..

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  • basil d'souza, mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Mr. Harikrishna bantwal is alone and it looks like ab tho na ghar ka na ghat ka ho lag raha hai

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  • ramesh, BANTWALA TALOOKU DAKSHINA

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    well said :--- Ramanath Rai is behaving like a mafia leader of the Congress party.

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  • Shirish Kumar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Yeer daney moolu........oriye?
    Aklen maatha budiyara?

    Yergavuye yee kiri kiri Press conference.....gadi gadi....

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Ramanath Rai both from the ministry as well from Congress for allegedly abusing senior party leader Janardhan Poojary and others.
    Should have been vice versa!

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  • Shaan, manglore/dubai

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    addressing a press meet, why both side 'seats are empty ??

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  • VK, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Yabba.... bhayankara marre. Ugra roopa taaliddare.. swalpa neeru haaki..please

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  • Sandesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Aath joru panda yedurudula yer ijjera pandeth

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  • Ram, Nanthoor/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Poojari is a closed story. He should rest now and relax at home. Being in politics he did nothing other than some stupid things. Qualified and energetic youth wake up and through these unwanted elements out. Politics now should be replaced with statesman and gentleman. Not all these people when they come people bend or kiss their feet.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Jun 28 2017

    Harikrishna Bantwal is now like a fish out of water ..

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  • Arun, Karkala

    Thu, Jun 29 2017

    Rai will be in same status after 6 months. Fish out of water.

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