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Articles 421 through 520 of 500:
- Congress Facing Challenges (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, May 22, 2007)
Rising prices, controversies like that of SEZs, continuing cases of farmers suicides in several states and losses in several Assembly elections are only some of the problems facing the party, which knows that it is going to face a few more difficult . . .
- A Question Of Identity (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 21, 2007)
AMULYA GNANGULI observes that in trying to don the clothes of its opponents, the Congress is in danger of losing its own identity.
- Up Frozen In History (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, May 21, 2007)
Caste politics cannot remove casteism from society, says CP Bhambhri.
- It Looks Like 1967, But With A Big Difference (Asian Age, Inder Malhotra, May 19, 2007)
Contributing my mite to the avalanche of comments on Mayawati’s momentous victory — contrary to all "expert" expectations — in UP’s historic Assembly election, let me begin with a confession.
- Regional Parties Will Occupy Centre Stage (Asian Age, Arun Nehru, May 19, 2007)
Mayawati wins Uttar Pradesh and creates many records in the process. Few had credited her with a majority.
- Caste For Higher Things (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, May 19, 2007)
For the first time, Mayavati has been able to breach the divides in UP’s caste-ridden society, and that is no mean thing, writes Sumanta Sen.
- Shaken To The Core (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 18, 2007)
A fallacy informs much of the analysis of the performance of the Samajwadi Party. Everyone assumes that since the SP had won the last election and has lost this one, it is voters’ rage against the SP’s misrule, a vote against ‘goonda raj’, a comment . . .
- Up’S Landmark Poll (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, May 18, 2007)
Despite the Niagara of words on UP’s historic election and Mayawati’s magnificent victory in it, an inadequately noticed feature of the event is the commendable role of the Election Commission in holding free and fair elections against very heavy odds.
- Big State, Bigger Loss (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, May 18, 2007)
The victory of the Bahujan Samaj Party in the Uttar Pradesh assembly election has served as an outlet for the pent-up angst of the radical Brahmin intelligentsia. Mayavati’s success in winning a clear majority in a politically fragmented state . . . .
- Two Party System: An Artificial Concept (Deccan Herald, Nilotpal Basu, May 18, 2007)
Given the social and economic imbalances, adoption of a two party system would only be aping the West, writes Nilotpal Basu.
- Pranab's Name Puts Sonia On Backfoot (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, May 18, 2007)
A cold war seems to be developing between the Congress and the Left on the choice of UPA's presidential nominee.
- Class Conflict Defeated (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, May 18, 2007)
One of the most bizarre aspects of the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly election is that the Marxists are ecstatic about the poll outcome.
- Bjp Is The Loser In Up Election (Pioneer, RN Chawla, May 18, 2007)
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election has raised a few pertinent questions. It is only the BJP that has lost the election.
- Left Backs Pranab For President (Asian Age, Venkatesh Kesari , May 18, 2007)
The Left has decided to support minister for external affairs Pranab Mukherjee if he is fielded by the Congress and UPA as their candidate for the presidential polls.
- Om Prakash Singh Bjp Leader In Uttar Pradesh House (Hindu, CP Bhambhri, May 17, 2007)
Tells MLAs to adopt aggressive posture against Govt.
New leader vows to bring back BJP on the rails
No need to feel despondent over poll results: Kalyan Singh
- Rahul, Sonia Blame Organisation (Asian Age, Venkatesh Kesari , May 17, 2007)
The Congress’ star campaigner in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi, and party chief Sonia Gandhi find fault with the party organisation, which failed to "transform goodwill into votes".
- Uphill Task For Mayawati (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, May 17, 2007)
Stumped by the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party's victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, analysts have begun to reassess their view of the Dalit leader.
- New Prez Menu: Chatterjee Or Mukherjee (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2007)
The demand of the Left parties for a presidential candidate with "political stature and impeccable secular credentials" has brightened the chances of External affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.
- Sonia Admits To Cong Fiasco In Up (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2007)
After debacle in Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Congress president Sonia Gandhi admitted that the party's performance in the poll was disappointing and it needed to build up its organisation in the State.
- Prez Poll: A Ready Reckoner (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2007)
Amid hectic political activities within the ruling UPA over the finalisation of name of the presidential nominee, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has emerged the frontrunner Congress candidate for Raisina Hill.
- Up Riddle (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 17, 2007)
Ever since psephology — call it science or call it statistical jugglery — became fashionable in India, certain phrases have gained currency.
- In A Time Warp (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2007)
The BJP strategy was based on the presumption that the House would be hung and it could play the king-maker.
- No Maya This (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 17, 2007)
ONE of the major reasons for Mulayam Singh Yadav’s downfall in Uttar Pradesh was the ascendancy of criminals inside and outside the government.
- Samajwadi Party Demands Fresh Polls In J-K (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
A day after Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party called for dissolution of the state assembly followed by elections, the Samajwadi Party has demanded fresh polls in the state, saying the coalition government has failed to address the problems . . .
- ‘Bjp Failed To Convince People’ (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
Describing as "unexpected" the outcome of the just-completed Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, senior BJP leader L.K. Advani on Tuesday said that the party failed to convince the people of the state that they could be an alternative to the . . . .
- Cong Using Case To Tame Up Cm (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, May 16, 2007)
With all eyes on the Bahujan Samaj Party's decision on presidential poll, the Samajwadi Party has accused the Congress of using the Taj Corridor case to pressurise BSP supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.
- Nda Lets Atal Decide On Prez Choice (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
A meeting of the Opposition National Democratic Alliance on Tuesday decided to authorise its chairman and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to hold discussions with allies and other parties, which could include the ruling Congress if necessary, on the . . .
- Let Cbi Probe Raju Pal Murder: New Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
Murder said to be a fallout of political rivalry
Atiq Ahmed's brother named main accused
- Nda Ball In Atal Court (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
The NDA today dipped its feet in the President poll pool, authorising Atal Bihari Vajpayee to take an “appropriate decision” at an “appropriate time” on the nominee.
- It Looks Like 1967, But With A Big Difference (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, May 16, 2007)
Contributing my mite to the avalanche of comments on Mayawati’s momentous victory — contrary to all "expert" expectations — in UP’s historic Assembly election, let me begin with a confession.
- Cbi Fails To File Maya Prosecution Sanction (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
The CBI today did not file the Governor’s sanction on prosecution of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Ms Mayawati and five others in the Rs 175 crore Taj Corridor case, the hearing of which was deferred till 23 May by a designated court here.
- Bhairon Gaining Ground, Upa Still Looks For Nominee (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, May 16, 2007)
The NDA candidate for President, vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, is gaining ground within the regional parties whose leaders have made it clear that if the choice is between the different candidates projected by the Congress and the . . . .
- Maya Seeks Cbi Probe Into Raju Pal Murder (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
In a clear message that she intended getting tough with mafia dons known to be close to the Samajwadi Party, Chief Minister Mayawati today recommended a CBI inquiry into the sensational murder of young BSP MLA Raju Pal.
- President Poll Ahead, Time To Please (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2007)
The reprieve is only for eight days, but Mayavati wouldn’t mind.
In a breather for the Bahujan Samaj Party leader, just days into her fourth stint as Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the CBI today did not file the governor’s sanction to prosecute . . .
- Maya's Mandate (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 15, 2007)
Riding on the huge verdict in favour of her party, Mayawati is already setting a scorching pace.
- Amar Singh Dares Mayawati To Arrest Him, Mulayam (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2007)
Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh has dared Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to put him and former Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav behind bars.
- Mayawati May Prefer An Upper-Caste Nominee (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, May 15, 2007)
With UP Chief Minister Mayawati clearly having an upper hand in July's presidential election, there are indications that the BSP supremo might opt for an upper caste or Brahmin nominee contrary to widespread expectations that her preference will . . . .
- A Reinvented Congress (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, May 15, 2007)
Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati has reached the pinnacle of the Indian political pole by daring, like the eagle, to fly to the top, unmindful of opposition.
- Amar Singh Challenges Mayawati To Jail Him (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2007)
Challenging Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to jail him, Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Monday asserted that he had never gone underground after his party's electoral defeat or fled the country.
- Maya Sequel To Crime Cabinet (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2007)
In spite of high-decibel campaign during Assembly polls against spiralling crime rate in the Uttar Pradesh by BSP supremo Mayawati, an ugly arc of criminal Ministers is taking sheen off her newly-sworn in rainbow cabinet.
- Bjp Sound Effects And Bsp Silence (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, May 15, 2007)
In Uttar Pradesh, power has been shifting lower and lower down the caste order. It is a message that escaped the pollsters.
- Defeated Sp Readies For Stake In Presidential Race (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2007)
After defeat in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is preparing himself for the next big fight for the election of the President.
- Cpm Once Bitten, Twice Shy; Realises Import Of Left Unity (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, May 15, 2007)
After Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the CPI(M) has realised the importance of Left unity and futility of going with the regional parties in the Assembly elections for a few seats.
- India's Caste System Turned On Its Head As 'Lowest Of Low' Win Right To Govern 170m (Singapore Times, Sharat Pradhan, May 15, 2007)
A PARTY of "untouchables" took power in India's most populous state yesterday, the first time a political group championing Hinduism's lowest caste has headed a majority government in the country.
- Emergence Of Mayawati In Up (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, May 14, 2007)
Sensing the dissatisfaction among the upper castes, Mayawati has heralded the emergence of a new era.
- Take Left, & Exit (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 14, 2007)
Participation in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections was always expected to reinforce for the Left the geographical limits to its expansion beyond West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura.
- Pack-Up Time For Social Engineers (The Economic Times, Pothik Ghosh, May 14, 2007)
It has surely been no baby elephant walk. The jumbo has been on a rampage. The question now is: will the pachyderm dance?
- Mayawati Annuls Many Sp Regime Postings (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2007)
CM sworn in; Brahmins in Cabinet
79 officers transferred
3 officials suspended
- Head For The Exit Door (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 14, 2007)
As much as the losers in the Uttar Pradesh assembly election, the proliferating tribe of psephologists wantonly went ahead with their projections of perceived results and channels poured out statistics and analyses with both ease and often profundity.
- Bumper Harvest (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, May 14, 2007)
Mayavati’s actions before her post-poll press conference said it all. She showered rose petals on the statues of three figures at the Samaj Parivartan Kendra. No prizes for guessing who these were.
- Maya Takes Charge (Tribune, Shahira Naim, May 14, 2007)
Mayawati was today sworn in as 40th Chief Minister of the state heading a government of ‘sarvjan’ (all castes), elected by the ‘sarvjan’ and promising a piece of the development cake for the ‘sarvjan’.
- When Backward Is Forward (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 14, 2007)
Mark Twain famously said that there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Substitute statistics for psephology and the adage still rings true. But strictly speaking psephologists are not liars but in error.
- Sc To Hear Mulayam's Petition In Assets Case On Monday (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2007)
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday the petition filed by former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav and his family members seeking review of March 1 apex court order directing the CBI to conduct preliminary inquiry in the . . .
- People's Voice In People's Language (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2007)
Hindi language newspapers are witnessing revolutionary changes - mostly good with a few bad apples. Sevanti Ninan, editor of the media-watch website, thehoot.org, talks to Utpal Kumar about her new book, Headlines From The Heartland, dealing with the . .
- Up Result A Blow To Upa (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, May 14, 2007)
The results of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election are out. Unlike the prediction of several poll pundits and psephologists who talked of a hung Assembly in the State, the people have voted decisively in favour of Ms Mayawati. For the first time . . .
- Social Engineering Skills (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, May 14, 2007)
Mayawati has proved that by forging a Dalit-upper caste alliance, the BSP stands to gain electorally. Her crafty social coalition has brought the BSP to power in Uttar Pradesh. It remains to be see whether it will take her beyond the State
- Lady Who Changed Rules Of The Game (Pioneer, Swapan Dasgupta, May 14, 2007)
The by-now irrelevant section of India which had been brought up to believe that casteism, if not caste itself, was a loathsome legacy, may have squirmed at the spectacle of Mayawati celebrating her famous victory in Uttar Pradesh with a grand show . . .
- Clear Mandate (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 12, 2007)
The Uttar Pradesh electorate has delivered a stunning verdict. After 16 long years, the country’s most populous state will have a single-party majority government.
- Beyond Winners And Losers In U.P. (Hindu, Harish Khare , May 12, 2007)
The verdict will need to be understood in the larger context. The Uttar Pradesh voter has introduced a new element of clarity and unambiguity.
- Political Tour De Force (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 12, 2007)
It was `subaltern' power on spectacular display across Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati's Bahujan
- Mayawati: Rise Of A Quiet Conqueror (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
She is scornful of the media, whom she calls ‘followers of the upper caste’ (Manuwadi). Invite her for a talk or seek a time, she will curtly decline saying it could be yet another attempt to denigrate the Dalits (the oppressed class). Known for . ..
- Maya Gets Majority, Others A Lesson (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
Crushing the lotus under its foot, toppling the cycle by the wayside, and spurning the gratuitous offer of a helping hand, Mayawati's blue elephant danced its way to a spectacular victory on Friday - giving not just the first clear electoral verdict . . .
- Bsp Proves Mettle (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2007)
Pundits who profess profound knowledge of voting intentions and actual voting patterns even before the votes have been counted in an election have been proved horribly wide of the mark by the results of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly poll.
- Dalit Party Sweeps Up Polls (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, May 12, 2007)
Results from the month-long multi-stage elections to Uttar Pradesh assembly gave a landmark victory to the Dalit Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday and left two mainstream groups that had used anti-Pakistan rhetoric to woo voters stranded . . . .
- Behenji Conjures Magic In Uttar Pradesh (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
Mayawatis aim for the upper caste vote was bound to find its mark without antagonising her traditional votebank..
- Mayawati Storms To Power In Up (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
Crushing the lotus under its foot, toppling the cycle by the wayside, and spurning the gratuitous offer of a helping hand, Mayawati's blue elephant danced its way to a spectacular victory on Friday - giving not just the first clear electoral verdict . . .
- All Is Maya (Asian Age, Amita Verma, May 12, 2007)
With the Bahujan Samaj Party having clearly crossed the halfway mark in the UP Assembly elections, the stage is now set for BSP president Mayawati to start her fourth term as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- Muslims Are No Longer Anybody's Foot Soldiers (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
The recent Assam assembly polls gave a pointer to the changing trend in the country’s Muslim politics.
- Mulayam Puts Blame On Poll Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
The outgoing Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president, Mulayam Singh, on Friday accused the Election Commission of plotting his party's defeat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The SP emerged as the second largest party, after the Bahujan . ..
- Uttar Pradesh Low Caste Landslide (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
India's low-caste Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has swept to a historic victory in assembly elections in the key northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
- Unexpected, Shocking: Rajnath (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
Mayawati's anti-Mulayam credentials were stronger than ours: Arun Jaitley
Worst performance since 1989, when the BJP won in 57 Assembly constituencies
BJP projected itself as an alternative to the Samajwadi Party too late: Sushma Swaraj
- Maya’S Magic Sweeps Up (Tribune, Shahira Naim, May 12, 2007)
Mayawati’s magic worked in Uttar Pradesh. Proving all poll pundits way off the mark the state’s voter has bestowed an absolute majority to the Bahujan Samaj Party ending 14 years of political flux in the state.
- Mayawati Takes Uttar Pradesh (Hindu, Atiq Khan, May 12, 2007)
Bahujan Samaj Party, with broad-basing strategy, wins Assembly majority and ends 14 years of coalition rule
Samajwadi Party trails far behind
BJP, Congress take distant third and fourth positions
- First Majority Govt In Up In 14 Yrs, Bjp Gets Minority Status (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, May 12, 2007)
Crushing the lotus under its foot, toppling the cycle by the wayside, and spurning the gratuitous offer of a helping hand, Mayawati’s blue elephant danced its way to a spectacular victory today — giving not just the first clear electoral . . . .
- Congress: Mandate To Sit In Opposition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
The Congress on Friday welcomed the Uttar Pradesh verdict and interpreted it as a mandate against the "misrule and anti-people policies" of the Samajwadi Party Government.
- Maya Jaal In Uttar Pradesh (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
BSP has won in 207 of the 402 Assembly seats and Mayawati is all set to become UPs chief minister for a fourth time.
- Bjp Defeat Cheers Left (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
There was a stunning silence at the BJP's central office here as the UP Assembly election results decimated the saffron party.
- Bjp Stunned Over Up Poll Results (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
There was a stunning silence at the BJP's central office here as the UP Assembly election results decimated the saffron party.
- When Maya Becomes Reality (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 12, 2007)
As the nation’s pundits and pollsters prepare to eat crow, the Bahujan Samaj Party’s thumping victory in the Uttar Pradesh elections confirms one thing: reports of the death of one-party rule in Indian politics were greatly exaggerated.
- Bsp’S Victory Puts End To Communal Politics: Left (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2007)
A division in the secular and Muslim votes contributed to the defeat of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, CPI (M) said on Friday, adding at the same time that BSP’s victory has effectively put an end to communal politics in the state.
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