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Mangaluru: Vajradehi Swamiji confirms as BJP candidate in next assembly election

  •   Fri, Nov 03 2017 08:47:27 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Nov 3: Putting a full stop to rumours, Rajashekarananda Swamiji of Vajradehi Math has confirmed that he will be contesting in the next assembly election for BJP.

Earlier Daijiworld had reported that BJP was considering the prospects of fielding a religious leader from coastal districts in the coming assembly election after taking a leaf out of Yogi Adiyanath's popularity in Uttar Pradesh as chief minister. The first choice for this was Vajradehi Swamiji.

Swamiji had said that he and the Math are not averse to the idea.


Rajashekarananda Swamiji - file photo

Speaking exclusively to Daijiworld on Friday October 3, Swamiji said that he is indeed going to be the candidate for BJP from coastal Karnataka and he will choose the constituency later. 

He said he is ready to serve political sector and he feels that Hindutva cause has been ignored in the state and he should do something for the cause.

It is said that during a recent survey got done by BJP to identify candidates with winning prospects through a private agency, the name of Vajradehi Swamiji had cropped up. Based on this survey, BJP party leaders had met him.
  

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  • Proud Hindu, Hindustan

    Sun, Nov 05 2017

    Vajradehi Swamiji should contest from Puttur Assembly constituency. If he does so he will defeat Shakuntala shetty by minimum 20000+ votes. There huge anger against Congress for neglecting sentiments of Hindus & also against murder of Hindu youths in district. Vajradehi Swami ji will win with very ease from Puttur. He will get almost all Hindu votes just because Hindus want to take revenge against Congress by voting them out for not taking strict action against Islamist forces. Swami ji will polarize Hindus across caste lines & it is also need of hour. Coastal Karnataka need such staunch Hindu as representative for better Hindu samaj. As a 25 year youth my vote will go to BJP no matter who candidate is only because of Congress neglecting Hindus and want to teach congress a lesson.

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  • Dinesh Poonja, Mulky

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    This swami is a Bunt just wearing Kavi dress, but he is not a Swami in real sense. His name is Nonayya Shetty. Just like any other ordinary Sanghi he also spits venom at Minorities.
    While all other Bunts speak ordinary Tulu, this Vajru Swami speaks Brahmin-Tulu to show as if he is a Brahmin and not a Shoodra. When this man is not loyal to his own mother-tongue how can he be loyal to his electorate of his constituency, if elected?

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  • Desi Admi, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Dinesh, Do you know the Antonia Edvige Albina Maino and Raul Vinci are the real names of your leaders SG and RG. And their real surnames is KHAN. First you introspect your Cong leaders on how they have inherited the fancy surname 'Gandhi' and then point your fingers at others.

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore /Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    ಗಾಂಧಿ ಪರಿವಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿಂದುಗಳೇನಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವವರು ಮಾತ್ರ...ಯಾರೂ ಹಿಂದುಗಳಿಲ್ಲ.

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore /Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    ನದಿ ಮೂಲ ಮತ್ತು ಋಷಿ ಮೂಲ ಹುಡುಕಬಾರದು ಅಂತ ಮಾತಿದೆ.
    ಇವರು ಕ್ರಮ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಮಾಡಿ ಗುರು ದೀಕ್ಷೆ ಪಡೆದು ಸನ್ಯಾಸಿಯಾದವರು.ಬೇರೆಯವರಂತೆ ಸ್ವಂಘೋಷಿತ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಅಲ್ಲ.ಇವರ ಗುರುಗಳು ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಉಡುಪಿಯ ಅಷ್ಟ ಮಠದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳು ಶ್ರೀ ವಿದ್ಯಾ ಮಾನ್ಯ ತೀರ್ಥರು...
    ವಿದ್ಯಮಾನ್ಯರು ಪೇಜಾವರ ತೀರ್ಥರಿಗೆ ಕೂಡ ಗುರು ಆಗಿದ್ದರು .

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  • Praveen S Shetty, Boloor, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 04 2017

    Mr. K R Prabhu, do you know how Modi inherited his surname Modi ? He was working with a Parsi Film producer called Sohrab Modi & Keki Modi. Sohrab Modi produced 26 famous films one them was a classic named Yahoodi in 1950s with Dilip Kumar and Meenakumari in lead roles. There was another Parsi with the Surname Modi, that was Rustomji Modi, who played for India's Test Cricket side between 1946 to 1952. ( for details of film maker Sohrab Modi, the Dada Saheb Falke award Winner and also Rustomji Modi the Test cricketer, you can refer Googles -wiki on Parsi community).
    I had to say above thing sarcastically because South Indians do not know that Parsis have Surnames similar to Hindus of Gujarat. For example Surnames like Sha ( General Manik Sha), Patel (Cricketer Rusi Patel), Surti (criketer Rusi Surti ), Mehta (Dinshaw Mehta- Freedom fighter), Gandhi ( Indira's husband Feroz Gandhi). Desai ( Homiyar Desai - Industrialist) , Shah (Bhaktiyar Shah Industrialist) . I know all this about Parsi comminity because I have worked in the Nationalized Bank which was originally promoted by Parsis namely Central Bank of India. when I joined that Bank in Mumbai there were more than 3000 Parsi employees, many of them had Gujarati Hindu surnames. So please stop spreading canards about the Gandhi Surname of Indira Gandhi and family.

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  • sampath, India

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Aaj to baahut jano ko laga hoga...

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  • Surendra Poojari, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Yogi Adithyanath his role model. What a joker he is. Every one has right to contest elections. Let him contest from Ullal against U.T.Khader or Mangalore against J.R.Lobo and let him win.

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  • Jd, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Coastal politics is gaining color, literally.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    BJP start with - 1 ...

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  • ABD, LOS ANGELES

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    JAI HO SWAMIJI....BAD DAYS FOR SICKULARS STARTED...COUNTDOWN BEGINS

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  • rolf, Dubai

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Dear Abd please type in kannada your swamy doesn't know American English you are wasting your time.

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  • sampath, India

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Rolf ...lag gaya kya?

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  • Mahesh Bhat, Kaup/Manchester

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    rofl...do u think he is really in Los Angeles?looks like he is commenting from Ullala Sankara Anchor😂😂😂

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Vajradehi means Lord Hanumantha !
    Now Congress will have to say
    Jai Sri Ram to win !

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  • rolf, Dubai

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Dear bhakth.
    Vajradhi means in English according to abd. American English Diamond. Body. Why the swamy who sacrifice every thing to nation need expensive name.

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  • R Jagadish Gambheer, Mangalore/Boliyar

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    It is true that Vajradehi means Lord Hanuman,
    At the same time Vajradehi also means evil Duryodhana.

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  • Well Wisher, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Waw what a wonderful photo with decent chelas sitting beside.Might be HQ spinsored black tigers. After dasara hoolI now appointed a's kappu huli

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  • darrel, mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    people have given enough chances for people wearing khadi and topi only to prove they were corrupt and above law let people give a chance to swami and watch how he rules , don't judge before. he would be better than most corrupt politicians, however I am a lobo supporter as he is also a honest person, and has a clean history.
    hope more people like lobo and swami get into politics. I wish swami all the best.

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  • AnoNymouS, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Religion and politics should not me mixed. This is not a true swamiji

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  • darrel, mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    these are the sickular (secular ) values of western countries which are a total
    nonsense. just preaching on stage doesn't help their followers if they have a authority and power they can serve better for the community . its a very good move holy people from all religions should enter politics and get rid of the goon culture in Indian politics.

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  • AnoNymouS, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    I respect your opinion but do not agree with it. A politicians job is 24x7. If all priests join politics, they will be corrupted. We will eventually find money stored in gunny bags and pillow overs and beds. This will also lead to enforcement of a particular religious value (like non beef consumption or ban on non vegetarian food or alcohol) to please a particular section of the society.

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  • Well Wisher, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Only colour of dress may respected and for his behaviour his previous over all speeches and specially for his supporters and regular surrounded body guards
    no value no one will support and easily can decide about his and his backing criminals groups plan intention. Where they wI'll take our famour city.
    These are type of type of MaarI Sankramika Roga to the society.
    Society must kick them out of our surroundings.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    He can join ram rahim sooner or later

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Now Swamijis has to vacate his seat .For this vacant seat, Now there will be election for the Swamiji post.

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  • Kevin, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Is Mangalore the same as backward Uttar Pradesh? Will people in South Kanara vote for a Mangalore Adityanath? Does cow politics strike a chord among voters in South Kanara?

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  • Richard, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Let us wait and see .
    This will really show if our people are educated , intelligent or blind communal and backward.

    We have already seen what a mess is made of our economy by the illiterate elected leaders.

    We are seeing how billions in capital will be paid to banks from our tax money to bail out corrupt business men who default their loans.
    Let us watch if our people will continue to dig their own graves in south canara too.

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  • Ramesh, Mangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    All Swamijis, Priests/ Bishops and Mullas to be kept away from politics. These people supposed to pray in their respective holy places, look after these places and protect those from all evils through their prayers. They must pray at least 12 to 18 hours in a day for the welfare of the people. They are the selected / chosen people to establish a connection between common people and God. They should not be allowed to enter the politics. These people enter politics just to earn money and enjoy the comports of life.

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  • RK, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Spiritualisation of politcs

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  • Ahmed K.C., Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Credentials to get BJP ticket:-
    Just chant "Hindutva, Hindutva, Hindutva"
    Bark against other communities
    Must know to pronounce Gomata, Goshala, Goraksha, Gorakshak, Gobakshak, Gomutra etc.,
    And
    Andhonko Bhakth bana do
    Bhakthonko Andha bana do

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  • William DSouza, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    if this is the case now, let mullas and priests and religious head contests the election..? why BJP is dividing the country? where is the sanctity of religious heads remained now?

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  • Udupian, Udupi/Abu Dhabi

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    I am not against the idea of a priest contesting an election ........but the only problem I see here is his intentions.....he said in the interview that he feels hindutva is being sidelined in the state ...........that can't be a good reason for joining politics ...........I can feel that he is trying be a opportunist here ........and BJP is using it's tried and tested technique of divide and rule .....Last time when they did it ......they lost almost all the seats in udupi and mangalore ........this should serve as a reminder to everyone who is trying to divide our beautiful country based on religion......

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  • Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    BJP is just crazy about its victory. ...By projecting Gujarat ,it bagged votes by last elections. This time projecting UP is not so easy. Karnataka is always better than UP in development works, except some nonsense workouts like bhagyas and jayanthis. BJP's calculations for victory by projecting Swamijis is a desperate attempt , creating Hindu sentiment. Ratayathre, padukayathre, brick yathre. ..now a new plan. ....!

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    It will be a very sad day for the state in case the swami wins. I am not against any swami or any religious head. Their job is to look after the religious aspects of the mosques, temples or churches. They should not get into politics, which should be left to the politicians. Come to think of it, what administrative acumen do such people possess? Just pick up someone with the sole intention of winning the elections? I call such an act anti-national. The BJP is not worried about the progress of the state. It just wants to win by hook or by crook. An extremely deplorable decision to field religious heads. The educated people of this district should not support such an act. We want development and peace. There is a danger that this region would slip into further communal turbulence with the BJP's mind set.

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  • sandeep pinto, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Good to see Sri Sri Rajashekarananda Swamiji of Vajradehi Math Contesting from Mangalore. Wishing him the best and success. ..

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  • Rezy Online, Mlore/Mct

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Now kids will die in hospital, Bufullo will get adhar card, lovers will be kicked out from beach and parks, people wearing pants and shirts will stop, just wrap a towel.

    All plans set to take mangalore to Adivasi age.

    But invain, this is mangalore and region of intelligents, like before and time they will teach a lesson for any tricks.

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  • Sachin Shetty, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Now congress should search for a swamiji..

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  • Ismail Shaikh, moodbidri

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    He is a nakali swamy and his karma kandas will come out soon. Real swamijis stay away from politics to keep their dignity.

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  • Vantage Point, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Very bad choice ...he is epitome of Hindutva...Other politicians in BJP uses Hindutva for vote but this guy truly believes it ,in words and actions...
    In past he had proven his true credentials when disparaging minorities are concerned

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  • Praveen, Mangalorean

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    This is totally Political game by BJP..... Religious people should be far from Political issue always.....

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  • Vijay, Managaluru

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    As religious lader be an example by practicing values and lead a spiritual life.
    Don't step in two boats spiritual and worldly .

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  • Mangalorean, MANGALURU

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    We don't welcome the BJP's policy of mixing religion with politics and vice versa.
    UP is already finished due to Yogi's fanatic rule and we don't want Mangalore to be next!
    It is better religious leaders confine themselves to religion than interfere with politics in the best interest of all concerned. They can do lot of social service even without entering politics.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Now any small local Congress leaders will Win in front of this Swamiji .

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  • MC POKA, Bajpe

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    This will affect communal harmony ....
    swamiji should review his decision ........

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    We don't need one more Oxygen failed Children deaths.

    ENOUGH IS ENOUGH .

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Encouraging religious heads to politics is not a good development

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Is anything improved in U.P. or worsening?
    Anyone opted for one calling in life, already in in opting for another calling, is it not compromising first calling? Can anyone serve two masters?
    Mixing religion with politics, Talibanis experience most of us aware!
    Countries like UAE, Muscat, Kuwait, though Kingdoms have realized the importance of live and let live. But we are on the reverse gear! Let's see how our people respond to these changes!

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  • C.T. Thomas, Nandalike , Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Will he win or loose deposit ? Its high time we disband BJP and Cong and give AAP a chance?

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  • Joel, mangalore/Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    God save Mangalore

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    We dont want more childrens to die.we are already fed up with yogi style.

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  • Rashad, Dxb

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Im confused with name jeevan!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Kalyug 😁😁😁

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore/UAE

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Duplicate Jeevan

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  • Abdul Jabbar, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Actually Yeh Original Hai .Iski soch sahi hai..

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  • Manju, Mumbai

    Fri, Nov 03 2017

    Fake Jeevan.

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