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On the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Kunhi said the JD(S) - Congress combine can easily win the Dakshina Kannada seat if the ticket is given to the right candidate. "We can win the seat if we field efficient leaders like Manjunath Bhandary, Ivan D'Souza, Mohiuddin Bava from Congress or M B Sadashiva of JD(S). However, Congress should wake up and respond to situations," he added.Muslims not opposed to Ram TempleOn the Ayodhya issue, Kunhi said Muslims are not against building a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The airport should not be handed over to private companies at any cost," he said. "Muslims do not oppose the construction of a Ram Mandir, but the BJP has been using the issue for political gains ahead of the Lok Sabha election..