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- Jaya Does U-Turn To Save Face At Home (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
In a bizarre twist to the presidential poll, AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa on Thursday claimed her party’s MLAs and MPs had decided to vote on their own and that she was not aware of their sudden decision.
- High Turnout In Presidential Poll (Hindu, Anita Joshua, Jul 20, 2007)
About 88.5 per cent of parliamentarians and 91 per cent of the State legislators cast their votes in the 13th Presidential election on Thursday. Eight States registered 100 per cent polling. Elsewhere, the turn-out was generally high.
- Cross-Voting, Open Defiance Mark Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
The Presidential poll on Thursday was marked by cross-voting and open defiance.
- 2 Bjp Allies To Abstain, Patil To Gain (Asian Age, Sonal Kellogg, Jul 19, 2007)
The battlelines were drawn on the eve of the presidential elections as the BJP was dealt a double blow on Wednesday with both the Trinamul Congress and Karnataka coalition partner JD(S) deciding to abstain.
- Aiadmk Likely To Vote For Shekhawat (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
AIADMK, a key partner of the newly floated United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), is likely to vote for NDA-supported independent candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in the Presidential polls on Thursday.
- Ec Order Backs Our Stand: Nda (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
The parliamentary party meeting of the NDA today welcomed the Election Commission order barring political parties from issuing a directive or whip to their legislatures to abstain from voting in the presidential election.
- Najma On Nda List For V-P Candidate (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
National Democratic Alliance leaders will meet here on July 19, just after the presidential poll gets over, to decide their vice-presidential candidate. Senior BJP Rajya Sabha member Najma Heptullah and Lok Sabha deputy speaker Charanjit Singh . . .
- Rasheed Masood Is Unpa's Choice For Vice-President (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Jul 17, 2007)
The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) on Monday sprang a surprise by naming senior Samajwadi Party leader and six-time MP Rasheed Masood as its candidate for the vice-presidential poll scheduled for August 10.
- Masood Third Front Man For V-P Poll (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
The heat over the exercise to elect Mr Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s successor has started building up, with the third front group UNPA today declaring the former Union minister and sitting Lok Sabha MP of Samajwadi Party, Mr Rasheed Masood, as its . . . .
- Unpa Moots Name Of Rasheed Masood For Vice-President (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
Taking a lead over the other political formations, Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh on Monday announced the name of Rasheed Masood as the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) candidate for the post of Vice-President of India.
- ‘Declare Abstention Fiat Unconstitutional’ (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
NDA delegation led by Advani submits memorandum to Election Commission.
- Chhattisgarh Is Not Doing Enough: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
Efforts to rein in naxal groups lacking: Jaiswal
- Unpa Divided Over Support (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jul 14, 2007)
Ahead of a crucial meeting of the newly-formed United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) on Saturday, serious differences have cropped up among the front partners on whether to go for a conscience vote or abstain in the presidential election.
- Shekhawat Camp Warns Against Unpa Abstention (Tribune, T R Ramachandran, Jul 14, 2007)
Even as the eight-party United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) or the so-called Third Front meets here tomorrow to decide its strategy for the July . . . .
- ‘Gang-Rape’ Triggers Bedlam In U.P. House (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly witnessed unruly scenes on Friday, as the Samajwadi Party members stormed into the well of the House and later staged a dharna in protest against the Government’s “refusal” to take action against the accused in the alleged . . .
- Clear Choice (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Jul 13, 2007)
THE 13th presidential election, on July 18, is expected to conclude with a historic verdict promoting, for the first time, a woman to the highest constitutional office in the country.
- Cops Explore Uk Terror Plot Links To 7-11 Blasts (Tribune, Shahira Naim, Jul 11, 2007)
The UP Vidhan Sabha secretariat yesterday sent a certified copy of the declaration of assets made by former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1977 to the CBI which is investigating the disproportionate assets case against the Samajwadi Party . . .
- Copy Of Mulayam’S Assets Sent To Cbi (Tribune, Shahira Naim, Jul 11, 2007)
The UP Vidhan Sabha secretariat yesterday sent a certified copy of the declaration of assets made by former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1977 to the CBI which is investigating the disproportionate assets case against the Samajwadi Party . . .
- Through The Third Eye (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 11, 2007)
The mercurial Mayawati is not known to take kindly to criticism, especially when it comes from the media.
- Unpa To Reveal Its Hand On July 14; Nc Joins Front (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jul 10, 2007)
The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) has decided to meet in New Delhi on July 14 to plan its strategy for the forthcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections.
- Cbi Seeks Info On Mulayam’S Assets In 1977 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2007)
The CBI, which is investigating the disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, has sought information about his assets from the state Assembly secretariat.
- Mulayam Assets Papers With Cbi (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2007)
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly today sent the CBI documents it had sought on Mulayam Singh Yadav’s assets.
- Through The Third Eye (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 10, 2007)
The mercurial Mayawati is not known to take kindly to criticism, especially when it comes from the media. So, soon after newspaper and TV channels had gone to town and more with stories of her “disproportionate” assets, which she declared while . . .
- Tributes Pour In For Chandra Shekhar (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 09, 2007)
Rich tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, who died here today, with leaders across the political divide hailing him as a great administrator and a mass leader who had strong convictions.
- Pm, Musharraf Urged To Speed Up Peace Process (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 09, 2007)
The Samajwadi Party today appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to take advantage of peaceful situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir and speed up the ongoing peace process to resolve the Kashmir issue . . .
- Karat’S Uninspiring Leadership (The Economic Times, V KRISHNA ANANTH, Jul 07, 2007)
When Prakash Karat replaced Harkishen Singh Surjeet as CPI(M) general secretary a couple of years ago, those who followed the party's affairs expected significant changes in the party's line.
- Mulayam Says No To Shekhawat (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2007)
Recalling the previous attitude and approach of the NDA-backed independent Presidential candidate, Mr Bhairon Singh Shekawat, as chairman of the Rajya Sabha, towards the Samajwadi Party, party leaders are understood to have told him not expect . . . .
- Find Virtue, Not Vice (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jul 06, 2007)
With public and media glare focussed on the keenly contested presidential election, all parties should make sure that the dignity of the office is not compromised to score political brownie points, at least while electing the Vice-President
- Samajwadi Party Protests ‘False’ Cases (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2007)
Police registered cases of land grabbing and threatening against a former Samajwadi Party legislator and a candidate in the April Assembly polls even as the party termed the action as political vendetta.
- Bjp To Do Post-Mortem On U.P. Poll (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jul 05, 2007)
A detailed discussion of what went wrong for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is expected to take place here in the next 4-7 days.
- Mamata Urges Pm To Scrap Land Acquisition Act (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2007)
Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday to demand abolition of the law on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and scrapping of the 1894 Land Acquisition Act.
- Murder Case Trials:the System Fails Justice (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 04, 2007)
The courts detest healthy criticism, which is evident from trials like the Madhumita murder case, writes Teesta Setalvad.
- Mayawati Goes About Undoing Mulayam ‘Damage’ To Police Force (Indian Express, SANJAY SINGH, Jul 04, 2007)
Mayawati’s return to power has begun in ernest the undoing of the “mishandling” of the Uttar Pradesh police force by her predecessor Mulayam Singh Yadav. Having promised to improve law and order, she has made revamping the police force her top priority.
- Home Truths (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jul 02, 2007)
BJP president Rajnath Singh's efforts at avoiding a threadbare analysis of the electoral reverses the party suffered in Uttar Pradesh and in Goa were thwarted by the old warhorse Lal Krishna Advani who not only articulated some bitter home truths . . . .
- Party Without A Difference (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 02, 2007)
Differences within the BJP were out in the open yet again at the meeting of its national executive in the capital last week.
- Home Truths (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jun 30, 2007)
BJP president Rajnath Singh's efforts at avoiding a threadbare analysis of the electoral reverses the party suffered in Uttar Pradesh and in Goa were thwarted by the old warhorse Lal Krishna Advani who not only articulated some bitter home truths . . . .
- Sushma Seeks Ec Action Against Congress, Pratibha (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jun 30, 2007)
For exerting “undue influence” on voters in Presidential polls
- Nda For Action On Congress (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance on Friday moved the Election Commission, seeking action against the Congress and the UPA’s presidential candidate, Ms Pratibha Patil, for creating "undue pressure" on Rajya Sabha MP K. Natwar Singh, who had on . . .
- Cong Misusing Influence, Says Nda (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2007)
The NDA on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission that the Congress is using "undue influence" on voters in the presidential election and sought "appropriate action" against the party and UPA nominee Pratibha Patil.
- Mayawati Enters Vidhan Parishad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was on Thursday elected unopposed to the Upper House of the State Legislature (Vidhan Parishad). State Cooperatives Minister Swami Prasad Maurya was also elected unopposed.
- Poison Spreads (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 29, 2007)
After the busting of major cells of the Harkat-ul Jehad al-Islami (HUJI) over the past few days, the true dimension of the serious threat posed by this Islamist terrorist organisation, anchored in Bangladesh, has begun to emerge.
- Mayawati Elected Unopposed To Assembly (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP president Mayawati and her cabinet colleague Swami Prasad Maurya were today declared elected unopposed to the state legislative council in the by-poll for the two vacant seats.
- Natwar Disqualification Plea Meant To Intimidate Voters: Nda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday charged the Congress with exerting “undue influence” on voters in the Presidential election by seeking disqualification of the former External Affairs Minister, Natwar Singh, from the Rajya Sabha on . . .
- Cong's Anti-Natwar Move Intimidating Electors: Nda (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
The NDA on Wednesday alleged that the Congress petition seeking disqualification of Rajya Sabha member Natwar Singh amounted to intimidation of the members of the Presidential Electoral College and it would file a complaint against the same with . . .
- Mayawati Orders Probe Against Raja Bhaiya (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday ordered a fresh probe into the alleged involvement of former food minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in what was considered a major corruption scandal in the state's public . . .
- Cong Seeks Disqualification Of Natwar (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
In a bid to embarrass NDA-backed presidential nominee Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on the issues of constitutional propriety and conflict of interest, the Congress today moved a revised petition for the disqualification of former union minister . . .
- Rajnath Gets It From Advani: We Need To Discuss Up, Lok Sabha Polls Not Far (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Jun 27, 2007)
Eighteen months after he was forced to hand over the BJP mantle to Rajnath Singh, senior leader L K Advani had a go at his successor, demanding an “honest introspection and self-critical analysis” of the party’s state of affairs, particularly the . . . .
- 'Poor Performance In Up A Matter Of Serious Concern' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
BJP veteran and Leader of Opposition LK Advani seemed to share the misgivings of many members of the party's national executive when he said that the party's poor performance in Uttar Pradesh was "a matter of serious concern".
- Natwar Faces Cong Ire For Supporting Shekhawat (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
The Congress on Tuesday filed a disqualification petition in the Rajya Sabha against its suspended member Natwar Singh.
- 'Poor Performance In Up A Matter Of Serious Concern' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
BJP veteran and Leader of Opposition LK Advani seemed to share the misgivings of many members of the party's national executive when he said that the party's poor performance in Uttar Pradesh was "a matter of serious concern".
- Cong Seeks Disqualification Of Natwar From Rajya Sabha (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
Annoyed with the presence of former Union Minister Natwar Singh at the time of National democratic Alliance (NDA) Candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat filing the nomination papers for the Presidential elections, the Congress party on Tuesday filed a . . .
- Bjp In Doldrums (Pioneer, ASHOK MALIK, Jun 27, 2007)
From 'natural party of Government' to 'marginal player-in-waiting', the BJP has come a long way in these past three years. Or even this past one week. Is the BJP of the past gone forever?
- Mayawati’S Money Is The Talking Point (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
While Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati's political allies did not comment on how she had amassed assets worth Rs 52 crore, her opponents said on Tuesday that she was benefiting from the double standards that . . .
- One Dead, Three Injured In Ghazipur Blast (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
One person was killed and three were injured in a blast in the residence of a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator in Ghazipur town in eastern Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
- Presidential Race And The Loyalty Factor (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jun 27, 2007)
Loyalty to Nehru-Gandhi family seems to be the deciding factor for even as high a post as the President's.
- Buoyed By Regional Sentiment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 27, 2007)
With the Shiv Sena invoking Marathi sentiments and breaking ranks with the National Democratic Alliance to support Pratibha Patil, the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance and the Left parties, the outcome of the Presidential election is . . .
- Bjp Blames Everyone But Itself For Its Up Disaster (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Meeting for the first time after the rout in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP national executive today absolved the party leadership of all blame, attributing the results to “an overwhelming polarisation of votes against the Samajwadi Party” while . . . .
- Shiv Sena Breaks Ranks, Backs Upa Candidate Patil (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Monday filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate backed by the NDA for the presidential poll. But the bad news for him is that two key NDA constituents are not backing him.
- Mayawati Files Papers For Upper House (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
In a surprise move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday filed her nomination for a byelection to the Vidhan Parishad (Upper House), caused by the death of Barkhu Ram Verma of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
- '33 Per Cent Quota For Women In Bjp' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Countering the campaign of the Congress to get a woman President in Pratibha Patil, BJP chief Rajnath Singh on Monday announced 33 per cent reservation for women in the party.
- Shekhawat To File Papers Today (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2007)
Refreshing the memories of the unity of non-Congress parties in 1977, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat will file his nomination papers for presidential election on Monday noon - the day Indira Gandhi had declared infamous Emergency way back in 1975.
- Thanks But No, Thanks, Says Kalam, Takes Hat Out Of Ring (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
His wish for “certainty” not backed by numbers, President A P J Abdul Kalam today withdrew from the Presidential race, two days after he said he was open to a second term and was willing to “wait for a few days.”
- Victims Of Samajwadi Rule Can File Firs: Mayawati (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday said innocent people, who suffered under the previous Samajwadi Party regime and were not allowed to file criminal complaints, could now lodge FIRs at police stations.
- Now Nda Seeking Third Front Support For Shekhawat (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
With President APJ Abdul Kalam deciding not to contest a second term on Friday, the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sounded optimistic that the Third Front would support its candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat against United Progressive . ..
- It's Pratibha Vs Shekhawat (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jun 23, 2007)
Feeling hurt and humiliated by the intemperate remarks about him by the UPA Ministers, President APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday decided to opt out of the presidential race.
- Kalam Keeps Suspense Alive (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jun 22, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam kept the suspense alive by his silence on Thursday, despite the ruling UPA's firm rejection to the combined Opposition's efforts to build a consensus for giving him a second term as the country's First Citizen.
- Nda To Back Kalam If He Contests (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 22, 2007)
But no UNPA assurance on support to Shekhawat
UNPA leaders to call on Kalam today
NDA, Third Front have got together: Jaswant
- Nda, Unpa Leaders Meet, But Final View After Air Clears (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jun 22, 2007)
The Opposition NDA on Thursday gave another day to the leaders of the newly formed United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), to muster support for a second term for President APJ Abdul Kalam, amid clear indications that the two combinations were . . .
- Yet Another Alliance (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jun 22, 2007)
Though the immediate provocation for the UNPA's formation is the presidential election, it has been created by the regional parties with an eye to the 2009 general election. Will this eight-party coalition succeed in its objective?
- Left, Others Say No To 2nd Term For Kalam (Asian Age, Venkatesh Kesari , Jun 22, 2007)
The Left parties and two UPA constituents, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Nationalist Congress Party, on Thursday followed Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s line by refusing to back President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for a second term in Raj Bhavan.
- Mission Kalam: Unpa Leaders Flop Show (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
Leaders of the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) on Thursday failed to garner the support for the candidature of President APJ Abdul Kalam to the extent of ‘‘certainty’’ for the presidential elections.
- Cpi And Cpm Reject Proposal For Second Term To Kalam (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
Like the Congress, the Left parties, CPM and CPI, on Thursday rejected the Third Front’s proposal for a second term to President A P J Abdul Kalam.
- Kalam: If It’S Certain, I’M Ready (Asian Age, Venkatesh Kesari , Jun 21, 2007)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday refused to back President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for a second term.
- Unpa Lobbies For Kalam (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
Striving for “certainty” of victory in presidential poll to convince President A.P.J Abdul Kalam to contest, the constituents of the newly-floated United National Progressive Alliance today started the process of meeting political parties for their . ..
- Change Of Plans, Jayalalithaa Fails To Keep Delhi Date (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Jun 21, 2007)
Jayalalithaa, AIADMK chief and a key partner in the newly-constituted United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), today cancelled her trip to Delhi, where she was to meet President Dr Abdul Kalam along with other UNPA leaders and persuade him to . . . .
- Ready For Second Term If There Is Certainty, Says Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
UNPA delegation calls on the President, later meets BJP leaders
- Kalam Game For Second Term (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jun 21, 2007)
As there is overwhelming love from people across the country, I am willing to go for a second term if there is certainty," President APJ Abdul Kalam told a delegation of leaders of the newly-floated United National Progressive Alliance on Wednesday.
- Kalam’S Acceptance Takes Unpa Leaders By Surprise (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jun 21, 2007)
Sonia Gandhi refuses to meet third front leaders
Vajpayee says he will consult the NDA’s allies
- If Kalam Denies, Another Candidate: Third Front (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jun 20, 2007)
The newly-floated United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) is all set to field a candidate in case President APJ Abdul Kalam refuses its overture to join the presidential race.
- Mps With Dubious Past (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 20, 2007)
There are some Members of Parliament who ought not be allowed entry into its portals.
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