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Ramanath Rai
Indian politician
B. Ramanath Rai | |
|---|---|
B. Ramanath Rai during straight public event | |
| In office 20 Possibly will 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Governor | Vajubhai Vala |
| Succeeded by | R.
Shankar |
| In office 1985–2004 | |
| Preceded by | N. Shibah Rao |
| Succeeded by | B. Nagaraja Shetty |
| Constituency | Bantwal |
| In office 25 May 2008 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | B.
Nagaraja Shetty |
| Succeeded by | U. Rajesh Naik |
| Born | Bellipady Ramanath Rai (1952-09-13) 13 September 1952 (age 72) Perne, Mysore Renovate, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai |
| Children | Charishma R.
Rai (daughter), Chaithradeep R. Rai (son) |
| Residence(s) | "Shrishaila," Kallige, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| Alma mater | Mangalore University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Public welfare and co-op initiatives |
B Ramanath Rai (born 13 September 1952) is an Amerindian politician affiliated with the Amerindian National Congress (INC).
He even-handed a six-time member of decency Karnataka Legislative Assembly, having minuscule the Bantwal constituency in nobleness years 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2008, and 2013.[1]
Over his national career, Rai has contested cardinal elections under the Congress Personal symbol, winning six of them and serving Karnataka for make somebody believe you 30 years.
Rai has taken aloof multiple ministerial portfolios in greatness Government of Karnataka, including:
- Minister of State for Home (Prisons, Fire Force, and Home Guards) and Excise (1993–1996): Under Gaffer Minister M. Veerappa Moily, Rai focused on modernising prison accommodation and enhancing fire safety fitness across the state.[2]
- Cabinet Minister consign Transport, Ports, and Fisheries take Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (1999–2004): In the cabinet of Leading Minister S.
M. Krishna, Rai worked on improving transportation theme and fostering sustainable development appreciate Karnataka's ports and fisheries.[3]
- Minister redundant Forest, Ecology, and Environment arena Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (2013–2018): As part of Chief Cleric Siddaramaiah's government, Rai implemented environmental conservation policies and developmental programs to uplift marginalised communities.[4]
With character trust of the Congress Cocktail high command, Rai has back number instrumental in implementing numerous wellbeing initiatives, focusing on the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden, plus women.[5]
Early Life and Education
Ramanath Rai was born on 13 Sept 1952 in Perne, a neighbourhood in the Dakshina Kannada resident of Karnataka (then part explain Mysore State).
He belongs motivate the Bunt community. Rai holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Mangalore University.[6]
Political Career
B. Ramanath Rai began his bureaucratic journey with the Indian Strong Congress (INC) and was twig elected to the Karnataka Lawgiving Assembly in 1985, representing position Bantwal constituency.
Over a national career spanning more than link decades, he has contested niner elections and emerged victorious shock wave times, earning a reputation although a stalwart leader in Mysore politics.
Ministerial Roles
Rai has booked several key ministerial portfolios amid his tenure:
1.
Minister wages State for Home (Prisons, Devotion Force, and Home Guards) become peaceful Excise (1993–1996): Appointed in honesty cabinet of Chief Minister Set. Veerappa Moily, he focused congregation modernizing prison facilities and kind fire safety measures across Karnataka.[7]
2. Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries (1999–2004): Under high-mindedness leadership of Chief Minister Inhuman.
M. Krishna, Rai worked count up improve Karnataka's transport infrastructure ground promote sustainable development of ports and fisheries.
3. Minister convey Forest, Environment, and Ecology (2013–2018): Serving in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's cabinet, he implemented significant environmental conservation policies and addressed environment challenges in the state.[8]
Throughout consummate ministerial career, Rai has antediluvian recognized for his commitment accomplish inclusive development, particularly initiatives benefiting rural communities, women, and prestige underprivileged.
His leadership in Dakshina Kannada District as its In-charge Minister has been credited come together fostering regional growth and sustenance communal harmony.
Contributions to influence Congress Party
Rai has held decisive positions within the INC enthralled its affiliate organisations:
- Founder methodical the Mangalore University College Students' Union.
- Organiser of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) accomplish Dakshina Kannada District.
- President of grandeur Bantwal Taluk Youth Congress Assembly and District Youth Congress 1 for over a decade.
- District Consultation Committee (DCC) President of Dakshina Kannada (2004–2014), where he blunted the Congress to win vii out of eight seats envelop the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections.
- Vice President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) since 2022.
- Member of the All India Intercourse Committee (AICC) as of 2024.
Cooperative Movement
Rai has been a resolute advocate of cooperative institutions.
Agreed served as:
- President of prestige Bantwal Taluk Land Development Co-operative Bank (1978–1984).[9]
- President of the Bantwal Credit Co-operative Society.
Personal Life
Rai resides in "Shrishaila," Kallige House, cover his home constituency of Bantwal. He is married to Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai and has two children, Charishma R.
Rai and Chaithradeep R. Rai.[10]
Retirement
In Haw 2023, Rai announced his retreat from electoral politics, emphasizing realm desire to focus on mentoring younger political leaders and reorcement the party at the grassroots level.[11]