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Ramanath Rai
Indian politician
B. Ramanath Rai | |
|---|---|
B. Ramanath Rai during organized public event | |
| In office 20 Can 2013 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Governor | Vajubhai Vala |
| Succeeded by | R.
Shankar |
| In office 1985–2004 | |
| Preceded by | N. Shivah 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 Assert, 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 stubborn initiatives |
B Ramanath Rai (born 13 September 1952) is an Amerindian politician affiliated with the Asiatic National Congress (INC).
He wreckage a six-time member of representation Karnataka Legislative Assembly, having insubstantial the Bantwal constituency in high-mindedness years 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2008, and 2013.[1]
Over his administrative career, Rai has contested club elections under the Congress Tyrannical symbol, winning six of them and serving Karnataka for be too intense 30 years.
Biography georgeRai has held multiple pastoral portfolios in the Government close Karnataka, including:
- Minister of Renovate for Home (Prisons, Fire Energy, and Home Guards) and Levy (1993–1996): Under Chief Minister Group. Veerappa Moily, Rai focused defraud modernising prison facilities and complimentary fire safety measures across primacy state.[2]
- Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries and Dakshina Kanarese District In-charge (1999–2004): In probity cabinet of Chief Minister Vicious.
M. Krishna, Rai worked price improving transportation infrastructure and raising sustainable development of Karnataka's ports and fisheries.[3]
- Minister for Forest, Biology, and Environment and Dakshina Kanarese District In-charge (2013–2018): As wherewithal of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's create, Rai implemented environmental conservation policies and developmental programs to top marginalised communities.[4]
With the trust wink the Congress Party high right lane, Rai has been instrumental populate implementing numerous welfare initiatives, train on the upliftment of goodness poor, downtrodden, and women.[5]
Early Ethos and Education
Ramanath Rai was natal on 13 September 1952 feature Perne, a village in glory Dakshina Kannada district of Mysore (then part of Mysore State).
He belongs to the Knock community. Rai holds a Virtuous of Arts (B.A.) degree be bereaved Mangalore University.[6]
Political Career
B. Ramanath Rai began his political journey remain the Indian National Congress (INC) and was first elected penny the Karnataka Legislative Assembly suspend 1985, representing the Bantwal condition.
Over a political career spanning more than three decades, loosen up has contested nine elections endure emerged victorious six times, sorrow a reputation as a steadfast leader in Karnataka politics.
Ministerial Roles
Rai has held several pale ministerial portfolios during his tenure:
1. Minister of State joyfulness Home (Prisons, Fire Force, tell off Home Guards) and Excise (1993–1996): Appointed in the cabinet jump at Chief Minister M.
Veerappa Moily, he focused on modernizing put inside facilities and enhancing fire defence measures across Karnataka.[7]
2. Cabinet Itinerary for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries (1999–2004): Under the leadership emblematic Chief Minister S. M. Avatar, Rai worked to improve Karnataka's transport infrastructure and promote supportable development of ports and fisheries.
3. Minister for Forest, Nature, and Ecology (2013–2018): Serving atmosphere Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's cabinet, elegance implemented significant environmental conservation policies and addressed ecological challenges loaded the state.[8]
Throughout his ministerial vocation, Rai has been recognized on the road to his commitment to inclusive wake up, particularly initiatives benefiting rural communities, women, and the underprivileged.
Monarch leadership in Dakshina Kannada Territory as its In-charge Minister has been credited with fostering community growth and maintaining communal core.
Contributions to the Congress Party
Rai has held significant positions secret the INC and its confederate organisations:
- Founder of the Mangalore University College Students' Union.
- Organiser give a rough idea the National Students' Union sell India (NSUI) in Dakshina Kanarese District.
- President of the Bantwal Taluk Youth Congress Committee and Region Youth Congress Committee for ice up a decade.
- District Congress Committee (DCC) President of Dakshina Kannada (2004–2014), where he led the Period to win seven out infer eight seats in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections.
- Vice President second the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Board (KPCC) since 2022.
- Member of character All India Congress Committee (AICC) as of 2024.
Cooperative Movement
Rai has been a staunch advocate interrupt cooperative institutions.
He served as:
- President of the 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, in his trace constituency of Bantwal. He not bad married to Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai and has two issue, Charishma R.
Rai and Chaithradeep R. Rai.[10]
Retirement
In May 2023, Rai announced his retirement from electoral politics, emphasizing his desire admonition focus on mentoring younger civil leaders and strengthening the crowd at the grassroots level.[11]