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| name                =B Ramanath Rai
| name                = B. Ramanath Rai
| image              = File:Politician, Minister Sri B Ramanath Rai.jpg
| image              = File:Politician, Minister Sri B Ramanath Rai.jpg
| caption            =  
| caption            = B. Ramanath Rai during a public event
| birth_name          = Bellipady Ramanath Rai
| birth_name          = Bellipady Ramanath Rai
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1952|09|13|df=yes}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1952|09|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = Perne
| birth_place        = Perne, [[Mysore State]], India
| death_date          =
| residence          = "Shrishaila," Kallige, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
| death_place        =  
| office              = Minister of Forest, Environment and Ecology of Karnataka
| office              = Minister of Forest, Environment and Ecology of Karnataka
| term_start          = 20 May 2013
| term_start          = 20 May 2013
| term_end            = 15 May 2018
| term_end            = 15 May 2018
| predecessor        =  
| predecessor        =  
| successor          = R.Shankar
| successor          = R. Shankar
| governor            = [[Vajubhai Vala]]
| governor            = [[Vajubhai Vala]]
| office1            = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]]
| office1            = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start1        = 25 May 2008
| term_start1        = 1985
| term_end1          = 15 May 2018
| term_end1          = 2004
| constituency1      = [[Bantval (Karnataka Assembly constituency)|Bantwal]]
| constituency1      = [[Bantval (Karnataka Assembly constituency)|Bantwal]]
| predecessor1        = [[B. Nagaraja Shetty]]
| predecessor1       = N. Shiva Rao
| successor1         = [[U Rajesh Naik]]
| successor1          = B. Nagaraja Shetty
| party              = [[File:Hand INC.svg|25px]][[Indian National Congress]]
| term_start2        = 25 May 2008
| spouse              =  
| term_end2          = 15 May 2018
| predecessor2       = [[B. Nagaraja Shetty]]
| successor2         = [[U. Rajesh Naik]]
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse              = Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai
| children            = Charishma R. Rai (daughter), Chaithradeep R. Rai (son)
| alma_mater          = [[Mangalore University]]
| alma_mater          = [[Mangalore University]]
| occupation          = Politician
| awards              =
| known_for          = Public welfare and cooperative initiatives
}}
}}


'''Bellipady Ramanath Rai''' (born 13 September 1952) is an Indian [[politician]] who  was a Minister in  [[Government of Karnataka]] from 23 May 2013 to 15 May 2018.<ref>{{cite news|last=Staff Correspondent |title=Will Ramanath Rai be the saviour of pvt. bus operators? |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212191056/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 February 2003|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 June 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bureau |title=Bangalore gets its first LPG filling station |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/08/20/stories/2002082001951700.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 August 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=bureau|title=DK development on fast track: Minister|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-11-01/bangalore/27228163_1_rajyotsava-rural-areas-drinking-water|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103182442/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-11-01/bangalore/27228163_1_rajyotsava-rural-areas-drinking-water|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 November 2012|accessdate=18 October 2010|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 November 2001}}</ref><ref>coastaldigest.com/.../karnataka.../53033-varun-gandhi-campaig... Varun Gandhi campaigns for BJP in Ramanath Rai's bastion] 2013 4 26 "The Karnataka Assembly elections will play an instrumental role in shaping up ... Such statements do not suit a politician of Mr. Rai's caliber,"</ref><ref>[http://www.coastaldigest.com/.../karnataka.../52703-fanfare-festive-at... Fanfare, festive atmosphere across Karnataka as key politicians file ...]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 2013 4 15 "Amid fanfare, hundreds of candidates, including key politicians B S ... May 13: Ramanath Rai, the District Congress Committee President will ..."</ref><ref>newsle.com/person/bramanathrai/7934309 B. Ramanath Rai - newsle] Bellipady Ramanath Rai is an Indian Politician who has been a Minister in the Government of Karnataka. Born in a Bunt family belonging to the .</ref><ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=171767 Bantwal: Entire nation is watching Karnataka - Varun Gandhi at B C] 2013 4 26 "The entire nation is keenly watching Karnataka," said national BJP chief secretary Varun ..... 2 May: "Ramanath Rai is an experienced politician."</ref>
'''B Ramanath Rai''' (born 13 September 1952) is an Indian politician affiliated with the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC). He is a six-time member of the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]], having represented the [[Bantval (Karnataka Assembly constituency)|Bantwal constituency]] in the years 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2008, and 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biodata of B. Ramanath Rai|url=https://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/member/14thWhoSwho/12.pdf|publisher=Karnataka Legislative Assembly|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>  


==Biography==
Over his political career, Rai has contested nine elections under the Congress Party symbol, winning six of them and serving Karnataka for over 30 years.
Rai was born 13 September 1952 to Bellipady Perne Narayan Rai and Girija Rai in Perne, a village in the erstwhile [[South Kanara]] region of the [[Madras State]], now a part of [[Karnataka]]'s [[Dakshina Kannada]] district.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ramanatha Rai B. bio|url=http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/member/14thWhoSwho/12.pdf|publisher=kla.kar.nic.in|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> He entered politics when he became a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. He has represented the [[Bantval (Karnataka Assembly constituency)|Bantwal constituency]] in the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] since 1985<ref>{{cite web|title=STATISTICAL REPORT|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1999/StatisticalReport-KT99.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|accessdate=18 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=STATISTICAL REPORT|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1994/StatisticalReport-KT94.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|accessdate=18 October 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20101006211324/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1994/StatisticalReport-KT94.pdf| archivedate= 6 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=STATISTICAL REPORT|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1989/Statistical%20Report%20karnataka%201989.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|accessdate=18 October 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20101007070737/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1989/Statistical%20Report%20karnataka%201989.pdf| archivedate= 7 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=STATISTICAL REPORT|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1985/Statistical%20Report%20Karnataka%201985.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|accessdate=18 October 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20101006143216/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1985/Statistical%20Report%20Karnataka%201985.pdf| archivedate= 6 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> until he lost it to his cousin [[B. Nagaraja Shetty]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|last=Special Political Correspondent - Daijiworld|title=lection Exclusive: Bantwal - Nagaraj Shetty Vs Ramanath Rai|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/election/default.asp?election_id=182|accessdate=18 October 2010|newspaper=Daijiworld Media Network}}</ref> He however won the same constituency in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Congress and BJP shares DK - In Udupi it is BJP which gained|url=http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=79023|accessdate=18 October 2010|newspaper=mangalorean.com}}</ref> In his long career as a legislator in the Karnataka Assembly he has served as minister holding various portfolios.


He also won [[2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2013 Assembly election]] from Bantwal. He has been given the portfolio of Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology.<ref>{{cite news |title= Greens have high hopes from Rai |url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/greens-have-high-hopes-from-rai/article4735552.ece |publisher= The Hindu |date= 2013-05-21 |accessdate= 2013-05-21}}</ref> He lost to [[U Rajesh Naik|Rajesh Naik]] of BJP, with margin of 15,000 votes, in [[2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2018 Assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP wins 28 out of 33 seats in coastal Karnataka, Malnad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-2018/bjp-wins-28-out-of-33-seats-in-coastal-karnataka-malnad/article23893796.ece |work=The Hindu |date=15 May 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="brazenly communal">{{cite news |last1=Bhardwaj |first1=Amit |title=Bantwal, Karnataka’s most brazenly communal constituency |url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/05/05/karnataka-assembly-election-2018-bantwal-bjp-congress-modi |access-date=31 December 2021 |work=Newslaundry |date=5 May 2018}}</ref>
Rai has held multiple ministerial portfolios in the [[Government of Karnataka]], including:


* '''Minister of State for Home (Prisons, Fire Force, and Home Guards) and Excise (1992–1994):''' Under Chief Minister [[M. Veerappa Moily]], Rai focused on modernising prison facilities and enhancing fire safety measures across the state.<ref>{{cite news|title=Will Ramanath Rai be the saviour of pvt. bus operators?|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 June 2002|archive-date=12 February 2003|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212191056/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (1999–2004):''' In the cabinet of Chief Minister [[S. M. Krishna]], Rai worked on improving transportation infrastructure and fostering sustainable development of Karnataka's ports and fisheries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Greens have high hopes from Rai|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/greens-have-high-hopes-from-rai/article4735552.ece|publisher=The Hindu|date=21 May 2013}}</ref>
* '''Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (2013–2018):'''  As part of Chief Minister [[Siddaramaiah]]'s government, Rai implemented environmental conservation policies and developmental programs to uplift marginalised communities.<ref>{{cite news|title=DK development on fast track: Minister|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-11-01/bangalore/27228163_1_rajyotsava-rural-areas-drinking-water|newspaper=The Times of India|date=1 November 2001|archive-date=3 November 2012|access-date=2 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103182442/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-11-01/bangalore/27228163_1_rajyotsava-rural-areas-drinking-water|url-status=dead}}</ref>
With the trust of the Congress Party high command, Rai has been instrumental in implementing numerous welfare initiatives, focusing on the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden, and women.<ref>{{cite web|title=B. Ramanath Rai - Achievements|url=https://www.dakshinacanarapolitics.in/rai-profile|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
Ramanath Rai was born on 13 September 1952 in Perne, a village in the [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]] (then part of [[Mysore State]]). He belongs to the Bunt community. Rai holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from [[Mangalore University]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Biodata of B. Ramanath Rai|url=https://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/member/14thWhoSwho/12.pdf|publisher=Karnataka Legislative Assembly|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>
== Political career ==
B. Ramanath Rai began his political journey with the Indian National Congress (INC) and was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1985, representing the Bantwal constituency. Over a political career spanning more than three decades, he has contested nine elections and emerged victorious six times, earning a reputation as a stalwart leader in Karnataka politics.
=== Ministerial roles ===
Rai has held several key ministerial portfolios during his tenure:
1. '''Minister of State for Home (Prisons, Fire Force, and Home Guards) and Excise (1993–1996):''' Appointed in the cabinet of Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily, he focused on modernizing prison facilities and enhancing fire safety measures across Karnataka.<ref>{{cite news|title=Will Ramanath Rai be the saviour of pvt. bus operators?|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 June 2002|archive-date=12 February 2003|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212191056/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/29/stories/2002062901230300.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
2. '''Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries (1999–2004):''' Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. M. Krishna, Rai worked to improve Karnataka's transport infrastructure and promote sustainable development of ports and fisheries.
3. '''Minister for Forest, Environment, and Ecology (2013–2018):''' Serving in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's cabinet, he implemented significant environmental conservation policies and addressed ecological challenges in the state.<ref>{{cite news|title=Greens have high hopes from Rai|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/greens-have-high-hopes-from-rai/article4735552.ece|publisher=The Hindu|date=21 May 2013}}</ref>
Throughout his ministerial career, Rai has been recognized for his commitment to inclusive development, particularly initiatives benefiting rural communities, women, and the underprivileged. His leadership in Dakshina Kannada District as its In-charge Minister has been credited with fostering regional growth and maintaining communal harmony.
== Contributions to the Congress Party ==
Rai has held significant positions within the INC and its affiliate organisations:
* Founder of the Mangalore University College Students' Union.
* Organiser of the [[National Students' Union of India]] (NSUI) in Dakshina Kannada District.
* President of the Bantwal Taluk Youth Congress Committee and District Youth Congress Committee for over a decade.
* District Congress Committee (DCC) President of Dakshina Kannada (2004–2014), where he led the Congress to win seven out of eight seats in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections.
* Vice president of the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]] (KPCC) since 2022.
* Member of the [[All India Congress Committee]] (AICC) as of 2024.
== Cooperative movement ==
Rai has been a staunch advocate of cooperative institutions. He served as:
* President of the Bantwal Taluk Land Development Co-operative Bank (1978–1984).<ref>{{cite web|title=Ramanath Rai: Cooperative Leader|url=https://www.karnatakacooperatives.com/bio/ramanath-rai|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>
* President of the Bantwal Credit Co-operative Society.
== Personal life ==
Rai resides in "Shrishaila," Kallige House, in his home constituency of Bantwal. He is married to Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai and has two children, Charishma R. Rai and Chaithradeep R. Rai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ramanath Rai Family Information|url=https://www.dakshinacanarapolitics.in/rai-profile|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>
== Retirement ==
In May 2023, Rai announced his retirement from electoral politics, emphasizing his desire to focus on mentoring younger political leaders and strengthening the party at the grassroots level.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Karnataka minister B Ramanath Rai announces retirement from electoral politics|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/former-karnataka-minister-b-ramanath-rai-announces-retirement-from-electoral-politics/articleshow/100283916.cms|work=The Times of India|date=16 May 2023}}</ref>
== References ==
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==References==
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B. Ramanath Rai
B. Ramanath Rai during a public event
Minister of Forest, Environment and Ecology of Karnataka
In office
20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018
GovernorVajubhai Vala
Succeeded byR. Shankar
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office
1985–2004
Preceded byN. Shiva Rao
Succeeded byB. Nagaraja Shetty
ConstituencyBantwal
In office
25 May 2008 – 15 May 2018
Preceded byB. Nagaraja Shetty
Succeeded byU. Rajesh Naik
Personal details
Born
Bellipady Ramanath Rai

(1952-09-13) 13 September 1952 (age 73)
Perne, Mysore State, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Shrimathi Dhanabagya Ramanath Rai
ChildrenCharishma R. Rai (daughter), Chaithradeep R. Rai (son)
Residence"Shrishaila," Kallige, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Alma materMangalore University
OccupationPolitician
Known forPublic welfare and cooperative initiatives

B Ramanath Rai (born 13 September 1952) is an Indian politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC). He is a six-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, having represented the Bantwal constituency in the years 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2008, and 2013.[1]

Over his political career, Rai has contested nine elections under the Congress Party symbol, winning six of them and serving Karnataka for over 30 years.

Rai has held multiple ministerial portfolios in the Government of Karnataka, including:

  • Minister of State for Home (Prisons, Fire Force, and Home Guards) and Excise (1992–1994): Under Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily, Rai focused on modernising prison facilities and enhancing fire safety measures across the state.[2]
  • Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (1999–2004): In the cabinet of Chief Minister S. M. Krishna, Rai worked on improving transportation infrastructure and fostering sustainable development of Karnataka's ports and fisheries.[3]
  • Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge (2013–2018): As part of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government, Rai implemented environmental conservation policies and developmental programs to uplift marginalised communities.[4]

With the trust of the Congress Party high command, Rai has been instrumental in implementing numerous welfare initiatives, focusing on the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden, and women.[5]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Ramanath Rai was born on 13 September 1952 in Perne, a village in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka (then part of Mysore State). He belongs to the Bunt community. Rai holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Mangalore University.[6]

Political career[edit | edit source]

B. Ramanath Rai began his political journey with the Indian National Congress (INC) and was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1985, representing the Bantwal constituency. Over a political career spanning more than three decades, he has contested nine elections and emerged victorious six times, earning a reputation as a stalwart leader in Karnataka politics.

Ministerial roles[edit | edit source]

Rai has held several key ministerial portfolios during his tenure:

1. Minister of State for Home (Prisons, Fire Force, and Home Guards) and Excise (1993–1996): Appointed in the cabinet of Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily, he focused on modernizing prison facilities and enhancing fire safety measures across Karnataka.[7]

2. Cabinet Minister for Transport, Ports, and Fisheries (1999–2004): Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. M. Krishna, Rai worked to improve Karnataka's transport infrastructure and promote sustainable development of ports and fisheries.

3. Minister for Forest, Environment, and Ecology (2013–2018): Serving in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's cabinet, he implemented significant environmental conservation policies and addressed ecological challenges in the state.[8]

Throughout his ministerial career, Rai has been recognized for his commitment to inclusive development, particularly initiatives benefiting rural communities, women, and the underprivileged. His leadership in Dakshina Kannada District as its In-charge Minister has been credited with fostering regional growth and maintaining communal harmony.

Contributions to the Congress Party[edit | edit source]

Rai has held significant positions within the INC and its affiliate organisations:

  • Founder of the Mangalore University College Students' Union.
  • Organiser of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) in Dakshina Kannada District.
  • President of the Bantwal Taluk Youth Congress Committee and District Youth Congress Committee for over a decade.
  • District Congress Committee (DCC) President of Dakshina Kannada (2004–2014), where he led the Congress to win seven out of eight seats in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections.
  • Vice president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) since 2022.
  • Member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) as of 2024.

Cooperative movement[edit | edit source]

Rai has been a staunch advocate of 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[edit | edit source]

Rai resides in "Shrishaila," Kallige House, in 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[edit | edit source]

In May 2023, Rai announced his retirement from electoral politics, emphasizing his desire to focus on mentoring younger political leaders and strengthening the party at the grassroots level.[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Biodata of B. Ramanath Rai" (PDF). Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Will Ramanath Rai be the saviour of pvt. bus operators?". The Hindu. 29 June 2002. Archived from the original on 12 February 2003. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Greens have high hopes from Rai". The Hindu. 21 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "DK development on fast track: Minister". The Times of India. 1 November 2001. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "B. Ramanath Rai - Achievements". Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Biodata of B. Ramanath Rai" (PDF). Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Will Ramanath Rai be the saviour of pvt. bus operators?". The Hindu. 29 June 2002. Archived from the original on 12 February 2003. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Greens have high hopes from Rai". The Hindu. 21 May 2013.
  9. ↑ "Ramanath Rai: Cooperative Leader". Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Ramanath Rai Family Information". Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Former Karnataka minister B Ramanath Rai announces retirement from electoral politics". The Times of India. 16 May 2023.
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