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Articles 5921 through 6020 of 9764:
- Bihar On The Edge (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Oct 12, 2005)
BIHAR has been a byword for political uncertainty. Even as the State began preparations for its four-phase Assembly elections
- The Naxalite Challenge (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 12, 2005)
Left extremists have regrouped under the one-year-old Communist Party of India (Maoist) and expanded their area of operation. The state is planning a crackdown, but success may not come easily.
- Of Turncoats And Caste Breakdowns (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Oct 11, 2005)
Defectors with a record of winning are seen as a prize catch by political parties in Bihar because of the votes they bring with them
- If The Peace Process Is To Succeed (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Oct 11, 2005)
WITH the visit of Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh, between October 3 and 6, the second round of the composite dialogue, following the landmark 2004 agreement at the summit level to restart the peace process, has been concluded.
- Politics Of Might (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 11, 2005)
The recent attack on BJP leader and former union information and broadcasting minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is a worrying pointer of things to come in the Bihar elections.
- Jaswant To Be Bjp Chief? (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 11, 2005)
Jaswant Singh seems to be inching ahead comfortably as BJP President L.K. Advani’s successor. Come December, Advani will step down.
- Willing To Strike But Afraid To Wound (Hindu, N. Ravi, Oct 10, 2005)
The Bihar decision represents a real time monitoring of executive actions by the Supreme Court and has put the Government on notice that the Court will ever be on the alert against any abuse of power.
- Reluctant Voters, Fragmented Votes (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Oct 10, 2005)
Do the results of the Assembly elections held in February hold pointers to how Bihar will vote this time?
- Khaleda’S Doublespeak (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 10, 2005)
It can safely be said that Khaleda Zia government’s too-clever-by-half approach towards India in recent months has brought about a new low in Indo-Bangladesh ties
- ‘We’Re Doing Away With Red Tape And Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Investors’ (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 10, 2005)
On October 7, 2005 Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi completed four years in office—an achievement in itself in a state where the average tenure of a CM has been two-and-a-half years.
- Governors As Lynch-Pins (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Oct 10, 2005)
The Supreme Court judgment in Rameshwar Prasad vs Union of India, declaring the dissolution of the Bihar assembly to be unconstitutional, is a landmark.
- Peaks And Valleys (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Oct 09, 2005)
The Economy continues to do well and we have top Economic experts giving opinions on the future trends and in particular on the Stock markets and with the benefit of hindsight most experts will be 'right' and 'wrong' as it is impossible to predict. . . .
- Bjp Demands Resignation Of Pm For Failure To Sack Buta In Bihar (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
Stepping up its offensive, BJP on Saturday said it would be "compelled" to demand the Prime Minister's
- I Do Not Disown Responsibility: Manmohan (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Oct 09, 2005)
Decision of Union Council of Ministers was based on Bihar Governor Buta Singh's report
It was our considered judgment that the dissolution was the only practical course
Various factors were considered before deciding Governors
- Sc Raps Bihar Dissolution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
The process of the four-phase elections from October 18 will go on as the apex court refused to revive the assembly.
- Indian, Pak Women Deserve Equality (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 08, 2005)
In recent days at least two cases of rape of Muslim women — one in Pakistan and the other in India — rocked the subcontinent.
- The True Role Of Religion (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 08, 2005)
Founders of every major religion of the world addressed themselves to the problems facing human societies of their time. They were clear in their priorities. Hebraic religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam made one God the centre-piece of their....
- Buta Singh Must Go (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 08, 2005)
The Supreme Court verdict on the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly is the worst setback the UPA government has suffered so far. The court has declared the President’s action based on Governor Buta Singh’s recommendation “unconstitutional”.
- Party And After (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 08, 2005)
Politics of the day often obscures more fundamental issues. Politicians in India may not look beyond the next election, but the Supreme Court’s judgment on the dissolution of the Bihar assembly has a much wider context than the coming polls in the state.
- 'Practical' Theory Of Revolving Doors (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 08, 2005)
In diplomacy doors are never closed." So said External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh in Islamabad recently.
- Dilemma Of Bjp's Gen-Next (Daily Excelsior, Deepayan, Oct 07, 2005)
Ambiguous stand of top rung BJP leaders, including that of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards Party President L K Advani’s criticism of RSS interference in the BJP affairs has created a dilemma for most of the second-rung party functionari
- Vat Benefits (Deccan Herald, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 07, 2005)
States outside the new regime are losing out
- Democratic Rule (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 06, 2005)
The ZP polls will bring the disarray in political parties to the fore
- Bjp Blames Upa For Lpg Shortage (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
The BJP on Thursday blamed the UPA government for the current LPG "shortage", saying the Centre's refusal to share subsidy burden with oil companies has forced them to cut kitchen gas supply.
- Bjp Demands Security Review In Bihar (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 06, 2005)
The BJP on Thursday demanded a security review in Bihar after its leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was shot at in Nokha, saying the incident symbolised "complete lawlessness" in the state.
- Bjp Leader Ravi Shankar Shot At (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was on Thursday shot at and injured at an election rally in a village near Sasaram by a lone assailant who was immediately overpowered and nearly lynched to death by angry BJP supporters on the dais.
- Pakistan’S Shadow Isi And Islamic Jihadists Targeting India’S Hindu Nationalist Leaders For Assassination (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Oct 06, 2005)
It is the next sinister move by Al-Queda sponsored Pakistan’s shadow ISI that operate over the head of Pakistani President Musharraf’s Government.
- Every Strike Has A Sting (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Last week’s unnecessary and rather perverse day-long disruption in large parts of the country continues to be the subject of bitter comment.
- Things Are Looking Better For Nda In Bihar This Time (India Daily, Sonia Chopra, Oct 06, 2005)
Recent polls and reports from the state shows better performance by NDA this time in Bihar.
- Cloak And Dagger (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 06, 2005)
Along with some news
- Respect Minority Character Of Amu, Says Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
BJP welcomes court verdict, cautions against faith-based reservation
The cultural and educational advancement of Muslims crucially hinges on giving them access to institutions of high quality, says BJP
Students already admitted should not be disturbed
- Civic Elections In Andhra (Tribune, C. Narendra Reddy, Oct 06, 2005)
The elections to the 11 corporations and 96 municipalities in Andhra Pradesh are a watershed in many ways.
- Kgb Links: No Need For Probe, Says Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
The Government on Tuesday rejected the BJP's demand for a judicial probe into the allegations, made in the Mitrokhin archives, of the erstwhile Soviet intelligence agency KGB providing funds to Congress and CPI leaders.
- Bjp Insists On Probe Into Kgb Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Linking Jan Sangh leaders to scandal criticised
"Government trying to bury controversy"
Prestige of nation involved
- Agriculture Knows No Caste (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Oct 05, 2005)
Politicians who are nothing but politicians are capable of limitless skullduggery.
- Rapes And Civil Code (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 05, 2005)
A common civil code is desirable but it cannot be the Hindu code. It should have the support of all communities
- Bjp Satisfied Over Show In Civic Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Panel to look into acts of indiscipline
- It Was Just A Kiss (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 04, 2005)
What is obscenity? Surely it means different things to different people in varying contexts, particularly in a democratic society. But in Tamil Nadu, the definition appears to be warped.
- Documenting The Saffron Journey (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 04, 2005)
Analysis of the BJP as the major architect of Hindutva politics and ideology since its founding in 1980
- Karnataka Coalition Government Is Now Stronger, Says Deve Gowda (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Oct 03, 2005)
Sonia Gandhi's political maturity in tackling a disinformation campaign hailed
- Back To The Battleground In Bihar (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 03, 2005)
From clarity through confusion to a semblance of clarity — it has been a tumultuous 18 months of political alliances formed, broken, and revived in Bihar.
- It Is Time For Bjp To Focus On Larger Issues Including Congress’S Using Minorities For Votes And Islamic Jihadist Infrastructure Than Just That Kgb Issue (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Oct 03, 2005)
BJP is not going to get a lot of steam out of its efforts in finding fault in Late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Congress Party’s connection to KGB.
- Rahul Causes A Tehelka' (Daily Excelsior, Kshama Sunil, Oct 03, 2005)
It could not have come at a worse time. The Rahul Gandhi 'interview' has come at a time when the Congress was getting its act together in Bihar along with Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD and other allies to put its best foot forward ahead of the Assembly polls.
- Pm May Expand Cabinet Soon (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
Sources in the Congress say the swearing-in of the new ministers is likely to take place on October 3 itself.
- Bjp States To Give Reports On Weaker Sections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
Performance for SC, ST welfare will be assessed at Chief Ministers meet: Advani
Party's SC conventions to be held in various States
We will work for all sections without discrimination: Advani
Other parties are paying lip service to Dalit cause
- Why India Voted Against Iran (Dawn, Karamatullah K. Ghori, Oct 02, 2005)
India voting on the side of the Americans and the Europeans against Iran at the September 24 IAEA board meeting in Vienna was bound to enrage the Iranians.
- Congress Sweeps Civic Chiefs' Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Bags 79 Chairperson and 9 Mayor posts; elections in 3 municipalities and Guntur Corporation postponed
- Look Under The Persian Carpet (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 01, 2005)
Looking back on the week, you can’t help thinking the windmills are really in fashion this season.
- Bjp Set To Rule In 7 Grama Panchayats In Kasargod (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
The BJP which had only two grama panchayats in the district last time is now poised to rule in seven grama panchayats after the local body elections. Besides it improved its position in Kasargod and Kanhangad municipalities and in several grama panchayats
- Choosing A President For The Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 29, 2005)
RSS-BJP discussions on a new party president and "relations" between the two organisations could start next week ahead of Chitrakoot.
- The Lotus Wilts (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 29, 2005)
A party in search of an ideologue
- Emerging Trends (Deccan Herald, SANDEEP SHASTRI, Sep 29, 2005)
All political parties in Karnataka have moved away from the political spaces they occupied after the 2004 polls
- Kerala Pointer (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 29, 2005)
Poll results have confirmed the anti-incumbency mood
- Writing On The Wall For Udf (Deccan Herald, R Gopakumar, Sep 29, 2005)
The crushing mandate against the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala for the third time in four years, though it was the local bodies elections this time, sends out a clear message:
- The Left Sweeps Kerala Grassroots (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 29, 2005)
In a strong indication of what lies ahead in the Assembly contest of 2006, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has swept the polls to the local bodies in Kerala, leaving the truncated ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) a dismal second.
- Taj Corridor Case And Unhealthy Polity (Daily Excelsior, Jagmohan , Sep 29, 2005)
The Chief Vigilance Commissioner's report to the Supreme Court regarding prosecution of Ms Mayawati in Taj Corridor case has once again brought to sharp focus the issue of corruption in our public life.
- Why Urban Andhra Pradesh's Message Is Important (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 29, 2005)
The municipal polls verdict has a significance beyond Andhra Pradesh's borders. None of the excuses for the Telugu Desam's rout in the 2004 elections works this time. Voters are protesting the pro-rich, anti-poor measures that pass for `reforms' in. . . .
- Big Win For Ldf In Kerala Civic Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
LDF's tactical adjustments pay dividends; BJP gains from tie-up with UDF
- Gujarat Bjp Seeks Details Of Dalit Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Dissidents had shared the dais with the Congress to denounce Modi Government
- Poll Outcome A Strong Rebuff To Udf-Bjp Tie-Up, Says Ldf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The UDF and Oommen Chandy have lost moral right to continue in office'
- Impressive Victory (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 28, 2005)
The Congress manages to hold its own against the discredited Telugu Desam
- Kerala Turns Red Again (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 28, 2005)
In a state where switching loyalty to political fronts every five years is almost a genetic trait,
- Wiser Advani Is Lonely (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Sep 28, 2005)
Advani is trying to show himself as alive to the limitations of the hard Hindutva that catapulted the BJP to power
- 54 Ex-Mlas In Jd(u) First List (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
13 rebel LJP MLAs also given ticket for Bihar Assembly polls
- Ldf Sweeps Kerala Civic Elections (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The Oommen Chandy government’s development agenda put forth in the last one year appears to have cut no ice with the voters.
- Journey To The Ridiculous (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Sep 27, 2005)
Bihar has been the laboratory of Indian politics. Mahatma Gandhi experimented with satyagraha from the dusty village of Champaran. Decades later,
- Belkhed: The Riots & Wrongs Of Caste (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 27, 2005)
The Bhagwan Dattamandirin Belkhed, Akola, was built by Dalits when they were still Hindus. It was ostensibly the focus of the fiery violence there earlier this month. The real reasons? Caste, the decline of organised Dalit politics, the crisis in ...
- Ominous Portents For Bjp (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Sep 27, 2005)
There are many Lal Krishna Advanis. I recall accosting him in Parliament’s Central Hall after the fragile Janata Party government gave way, ostensibly on the question of the dual loyalties of the members of the then Jan Sangh. We shall live to fight ....
- J&k: A Tough Choice For Sonia (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2005)
It is that time of year when the chinars in the Valley begin to change their colours.
- The Crisis In Bjp (Tribune, Devi Cherian, Sep 26, 2005)
Never has the BJP seen such a crisis. Advani is his stubborn best, Vajpayee his silent best, spills a word and then goes mum, and the general secretaries at their running best trying to edit letters, dodge media and support all senior leaders.
- Congress’S Unhappy Marriage (Indian Express, Sanjay Kumar, Sep 26, 2005)
Bihar will go in for fresh assembly polls in October ’05. Since nothing much has changed between February and October, the electoral outcome is unlikely to be any different.
- Cooch Behar Violence (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2005)
Marxists playing a dangerous game
Last week’s violence in Cooch Behar, which killed five people including three policemen,
- Tragedy With Bjp (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Sep 25, 2005)
The BJP President LK Advani has done the right thing by stepping down and will continue as the leader of the opposition.
- A Volatile Market Should Be Left To Professionals (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 23, 2005)
MINUS 235 plus 225, leaves you with 10, but what does the jagged line depicting intra-day movement of the Sensex signal? Just one thing:
- Wrong Time To Speak Up (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 23, 2005)
It is becoming a habit for L.K. Advani to spring unpleasant surprises on the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- An Alliance On The Rocks In Andhra Pradesh (Deccan Herald, R AKHILESHWARI, Sep 23, 2005)
The political discourse in Andhra Pradesh has taken a plunge as the ruling Congress and its ally Telangana Rashtra Samiti have now crossed swords. The TRS feels let down that the Congress held out hope of a separate Telangana state when it sought . . . .
- Destroyers Of Indianness (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Sep 23, 2005)
BJP leader Mr. Jagmohan has supported Dr Man Mohan Singh's assertion that British rule over India has been good for India.
- Of Byzantine Plots And Saffron Twists (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Sep 23, 2005)
Mr. Advani did not disobey the RSS. He did worse. He captured the moral high ground. But it might be a futile fight begun too late in the day.
- A Party In Denial (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 23, 2005)
It was the closing address at the national executive and, says spokesperson Sushma Swaraj, the BJP has no tradition of discussing the president’s concluding remarks.
- Storm Over Kgb Funding (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Sep 23, 2005)
Reactions to the revelations about the activities in this country of the KGB, the notorious spy agency of the late Soviet Union,
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