Mangaluru: ‘This is not an end, but beginning, will work to strengthen party’ - Padmaraj


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jun 5: Dakshina Kannada Congress MP candidate Padmaraj congratulated Capt Brijesh Chowta on winning the Lok Sabha elections and said, “This is not an end, but the beginning. I will work to strengthen the party.”

Addressing the media on Wednesday, June 5, he said, “I was chosen as the Lok Sabha candidate from Congress. I thank each and every one for their constant support since the candidate announcement.

“Winning and losing are common in elections. There was discussion that giving a ticket in Dakshina Kannada is a waste and leads to a loss by a high margin. This time around, I am happy that I got 1.14 lac more votes compared to the previous election. Due to time constraints, I could not spend at least 6 hours in the constituency like Mangaluru South and North. If I had enough time to reach out to the people, the result might have been different.

“I thank all the party workers who worked relentlessly day and night. This is not an end but it is the beginning. I will work to strengthen the party from the booth level.

“Even national leaders called me and said that I faced the polls like a lion, and national leaders have kept faith in me. I will work for the party and will not let national leaders down.

“You cannot write off the achievements in Karnataka like guarantees. We need to know the minds of the people in the district. We have faced a good election this time; I have not criticized anyone and spoke about development and kept my vision in front of the people.

“I urge the new MP to focus on development and bring back harmony, and I will always support good works done.

“The BJP started the campaign at the time of Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration, but the people of Ayodhya have rejected BJP, while in Mangaluru, we are still chanting Ayodhya, which indicates we should not politicize,” he said.

Former MLA Ramanath Rai said, “We have faced drawbacks in the coastal belt. In Dakshina Kannada, we performed better among the coastal belt by giving a tough fight. Congress has morally won, while BJP lost morally. They always kept on sloganeering ‘Chaar Sau Paar’, but now they are into saving their power.”

Corporator Shashidhar Hegde, Lancelot Pinto, Congress leaders K Ashraf, Subodh Alva, Sahul Hameed, Shamshudeen, president district NSUI Suhan Alva and others were present.

 

 

 

  

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  • Arvin, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 06 2024

    A lot was tried to divide the Tuluvas by the opportunistic sympathizers here...but proud of United Tuluvas.... vandematram

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  • cliff, mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    I think you need to concentrate more on building gross root level team and involve more with youth to change their mindset . Make your presence by bringing some projects where you can get attention from large section of the society . Remember the major events and festivals and ensure your involvement and presence in it. Your leaders need to be educated properly to deal with sensitive issues , so that they do not hurt the sentiments of the communities unnecessarily .

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  • Lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Next 5 years no nanthoor bridge,enjoy with traffic

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  • Appu Shetty, KT Hotel Kalladka

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Prajwal Revanna must be cursing himself for not contesting from Mangalore Udupi. Buddhivantas would have blindly voted for him

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  • Dam, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Dear Padmaraj, its just first step... we need leaders like you.. this NDA govt. may not continue till 5yrs... it may collapse in 2-3 yrs... so be ready for lection... work for the people... fight for thier rights... work for peace and harmany in society...

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  • Rebello, Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    You did not work for congress . Did not join any congress agitation against BJP. Did not sacrifice for the party . You used Shri Janardhana POOJARY has your stepping stone and used temple name to come to politics and manipulated the congress party leaders and they believed you . You did not do any charity . You only collected money from many individuals to build a house for one family . You did not work for the party for not even one month . Stop this bullshit snd fooling people business . You used your caste to manipulate people and used janardhan POOJARY To climb the ladder . You won’t succeed . There are people who have worked and spent money for the party . You have done nothing . Let’s see if you work for five years after your defeat and I can bet , you won’t work . And you other readers . Know the facts of a candidates before you get fooled .

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  • AD, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    More power to you Padmaraj. Keep in news for good reasons and you will be successful soon, we need more people like you.

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  • Rakesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Billawas have once again proved that nation is more important than caste. Padmaraj couldn't get lead in his own booth.

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  • rajesh kotian, mangalore / abudhabi

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Able candidate for MP. But missed . Good Luck Padmanna for your future . We love you.

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  • Bobato Charlie, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Well done and well spoken, Padmaraj. You fought against the muscle and money power of the BJP besides the hate-venom they have spewed in the community through their divisive politics. This is certainly just the beginning and the electorate stands with you — good luck and God bless you!

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    I wish you better in future. Andha Bhaktas will realize and surely they will support you, You are educated and literate person and definitely Congress will get benefits from you. All the best sir.

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  • amith shetty, Mangalore/Qatar

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Boka Brijesh Chawta daada anpad pandudu ennudara? Captain Brijesh chawta leppunu daye pandudu ennudar? Aar kabbadi team da Captain pandudu ennudara? He was a officer in Indian Army.

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  • Kumar, Mangalore . Surathkal

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Prabuji...yes foolish bhatkhs like you will still support congress party

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  • Prem, moodbidri

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Congress woke up last minute and started their canvas. Still there was good fight. We had BJP MP from past 15 years, last 10 years there was double engine Sarkar. But, our district did not get any major project. Now, there is going to be "Sajjige Bajil Sarkar" lead by Modi, so we can not expect anything for next 5 years.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Very true; now with clipped wings, what can one expect???

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Accepting defeat gracefully like a gentleman; surprisingly, unlike the overall scenario especially in Maharastra and UP, the voters seem to be highly resistant to change while being often termed as the place of Buddivantas!!

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  • Noel, Vienna

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Modi also will not win in Dakshina Kannada if he contest Congress ticket...

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  • Tarun, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Undu UP atth ... Dakshina kannada ...nikleda avaand ...

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    wonderful performance Mr Padmaraj...KUdos to you Sir...Congress has improved in Karu naadu as well as all over India in terms of seats as well as percentage of votes...nothing to worry...just try to pocket Nitish and Chandrababu....without them the blue j pigs cannot form govt

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  • Pinti Singh, Kudla

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Dynasty politics is done. Please wake up. Even without TDP and JD... Other independents etc would support NDA. AUR PHIR EK BAAR!!!!

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  • Ronald Mathias, Mangalore - Bahrain

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    It will take some more time for the people of D,K, & Udupi-Chikmagalur to understand... that they are still supporting the WRONG Party......!!!!!?????

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Lobomaam must be having 'Last Laugh'.....Tak...Takk...

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  • S.M.F, Dxb /Mlore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Good Luck Mr. Padmaraj, do hard work from day 1 brother . Bhagwan ke ghar mein dher hai but andher nahi. Wish you all the best.

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  • Abdul, Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Dear Sir, Good try!! you have given 100 percent, anyways there was a dialogue in a film *Haarkar Jeetne walon ko Baazi Ghar* kehte he, keep your good work going you will be MP one day that's sure, sir you have done hardwork but never ever boasted thats the reason most of people are not aware, anyways we will definetly see you as MP after 5 years. god bless you

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    People get carried away for some time on emotional issues, but later on will come to true senses. In southern, well educated peoples states, who are traveled all over the world, knows deep within their hearts, every bodies well being is assured only in secularism. We can't talk about development and behave like people Talibanis. Why Dubai / Singapore flourished, our people are aware. Those parties and leaders who are trying to hijack constitutional values will surely face defeat in the years to come.

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  • NISH, dxb/ixe

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    field work dhumbe manpod ithnd.. masth neglect manthaar ge.. THUKA . NAMA ULLATHA MOOLE.

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  • Yogesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Good . I guess we all learnt our mistakes this time around . Even we won’t make the mistake of not voting for bjp thinking bjp will anyways win with highest majority 😄 A lesson well learnt by all bjp supporters . Will never repeat that ever again 🪷

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  • Mrs.Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Correct pandar anner....!

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  • Prakash, Manipal

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Dignified gentleman Padmaraj... Strong in the face of defeat caused by his own people... Yet polite and down to earth... I am sure next time around the same people will shift their finger towards hid honest picture.... Great fight brother...

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  • chandra, Surathkal

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    i dont think you should not bring ayodhya matter again.

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Only hope for mangalore is padmaraj. Plz work for next 5 years as though u are the next mp candidate. Suhan Alva is another shining star who miust work actively among youths to counter the spread of hatred ideology

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  • Somesh Salian, Kudroli, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    That's the spirit!! A decent and compassionate human being like you deserved to win. Keep working hard and fight to save India's ideals and spirit of brotherhood and unity. May the Almighty bless you, the people of this constituency will impose their faith you one you one day surely.

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  • Navneeth, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Padma should have started his campaign one year back. You cannot expect to come 2 weeks before conduct rallies and expect to break a 30 year old fort. Especially with the current or ex DK Congress team we have. Better luck next time.

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  • Kathiyayani Nambiar, Manipal

    Wed, Jun 05 2024

    Congress is in power in centre and if good work is done definitely Congress work wonders in Mangalore and Udupi and can even win

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