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- No Danger To Alliance With Bjp, Says Sena (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2007)
The Shiv Sena on Tuesday clarified that it did not want to end its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the issue of its choice for President.
- 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 . . .
- Sena Breaks Nda Ranks To Back Upa On ‘Marathi’ Pratibha (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Unfazed by the numbers against him, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat today entered the Presidential poll as an independent candidate backed by the NDA but its ally Shiv Sena broke ranks, announcing it would back UPA-Left nominee Pratibha Patil, . ..
- For Sena, It's 'Son-Of-Soil' Agenda Over Hindutva (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Overruling its Maharashtra unit, the BJP central leadership on Monday recalled how it had persevered with the Akalis even when they plumped for Giani Zail Singh in the 1982 presidential polls. Shiv Sena’s stand, announced by . . . .
- Swayed By The Marathi Card, Sena Chants Pratibha Mantra (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Unfazed by the numbers against him, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Monday entered the Presidential poll as an independent candidate backed by the NDA but its ally Shiv Sena broke ranks, announcing it would back UPA-Left nominee Pratibha Patil,
- 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.
- Shekhawat Files Nomination (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jun 26, 2007)
We are fighting to win, says Vajpayee; Natwar Singh a surprise signatory
- Shiv Sena Backs Pratibha Patil (Hindu, Meena Menon, Jun 26, 2007)
Sena defies NDA but says the decision won’t break alliance with BJP
- Sena Backs Patil (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, in a major jolt to the NDA of which he is a constituent, on Monday announced his party’s support to UPA candidate Pratibha Patil in next month’s presidential elections.
- Muslim Mla Visits Temple In Tn; (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Authorities of the famous Sri Ramanathaswamy temple here performed an ‘atonement pooja’ after the local MLA, Hasan Ali, entered into it, temple sources said.
- She Fits The Congress Bill (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jun 26, 2007)
Even before runaway skeletons made her India's most controversial presidential candidate, Ms Pratibha Patil earned fame as the most lustreless aspirant to this high office.
- Shiv Sena To Back Pratibha (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
The Shiv Sena today finally decided to end all speculations and formally announced its support for Pratibha Patil in the forthcoming presidential elections.
- Shekhawat Joins Battle (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Unfazed by rival claims about numbers being heavily loaded against him, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Monday filed his nomination papers for the presidential election as an independent candidate.
- Shekhawat Files Papers (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat today filed nomination papers as an NDA-backed independent candidate to challenge UPA candidate Pratibha Patil for the July 19 presidential election in the presence of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee . . .
- Prez Poll: Shekhawat Files Nomination, Sena Backs Pratibha (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Monday filed his nomination papers for the presidential election as an independent candidate supported by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), even as one of its key constituents decided to back . ..
- Dharna By Jksm Chief, Supporters (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
With black ribbons tied on arms, the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) activists led by its chairman Zafar Akbar Bhat, today demonstrated against the yesterday's incident in which Bhat was thrashed and prevented from holding a press . . . .
- Kashmir Leader Attacked (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2007)
Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Zaffar Iqbal, which is affiliated to the All Party Hurriyat Conference, was on Sunday injured after he was allegedly attacked by Shiv Sena activists.
- Shekhawat To File Nomination Monday (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2007)
Despite the numbers not being in his favour, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat will file his nomination papers tomorrow for the Presidential poll as an independent backed by the NDA, hoping to mop up support from rival formations.
- Fragile Political Fabric (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Jun 23, 2007)
THE Congress, propped up by its pre-poll alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), may have managed to retain power in Goa with additional help from two independent legislators and a regional party that is self-confessedly bereft of ideology.
- Raj Bhawan Way (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 23, 2007)
Pratibha Patil has left most people confused as to what she would bring to the presidency. Is she a future role model for Indian womanhood? Or just a rubber stamp kept ready for 2009?
- Kalam Not To Contest Presidential Polls (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
A P J Abdul Kalam has decided not to contest the Presidential election, TDP leader Rammohan Rao said on Friday.
- Admn Decides Against Screening ‘Miss Anara’ (Tribune, Dinesh Manhotra, Jun 23, 2007)
The district administration has as a precautionary step decided not to screen the controversial movie “Miss Anara” at the eleventh hour. The movie, which was released in the entire country today, was to be screened at Raj Theatre here.
- Kalam Not To Be Prez A Second Time (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam, who was at the receiving end of a bitter attack from the ruling side for indicating his willingness to run for second term, on Friday announced that he would not enter the fray in the “current scenario”.
- High Office (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 22, 2007)
What A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is doing to his own dignity is his own business. But by saying that he will run for a second term provided there was “certainty” of his winning, he is also demeaning the office he occupies.
- Inheritance Of Loss (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 22, 2007)
Within minutes of Pratibha Patil being ‘chosen’ as the UPA’s candidate for president, a chain sms was floated: “After 300 years... the Marathas are finally set to conquer Delhi”, a reminder that defeat in the third battle of Panipat still rankles.
- 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.
- ’93 Blasts: Decision On Tada Plea Today (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The special TADA court is likely to decide on the application moved by 16 convicts in the 1993 serial blasts case challenging the applicability of TADA on them on Friday. Both parties completed their arguments today.
- 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 . . .
- Pratibhatai: A Reward For Obedience (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 22, 2007)
Was anyone really interested in questioning how the very Maharashtra politicians, who were taking delight in Pratibha Patil's choice as the candiate for President, had been responsible for banishing her from the state not so long ago?
- Kalam Ready To Contest If Victory Is ‘Certain’ (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 21, 2007)
Even as President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam made it clear to the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) delegation here today that political consensus had been the defining factor for him to contest for a second term as the Head of State which had . . .
- Kalam Is Willing If ‘Love And Affection’ Can Get Votes (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
The Opposition strategy of roping in President A P J Abdul Kalam to discredit the UPA’s nominee Pratibha Patil got a signal of support today from an unexpected quarter — the Rashtrapati Bhavan itself, when Kalam said he was open to the idea of a . . .
- Nda Asks Upa Allies To Clear Stand On Kalam (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
In a bid to foment a split in the UPA over its presidential candidate Pratibha Patil, the NDA on Wednesday asked its allies, especially from the south, to clear their stand on incumbent APJ Abdul Kalam, who said he was ready for a second term if . ..
- Nda Fearful Of Being Left In The Lurch (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 21, 2007)
Sushma Swaraj admits that if Mr. Kalam is supported by the NDA there will be internal divisions
- Cong Stands In Way Of 'People's President' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam's googly seems to have stumped the Congress. Though the party reiterated its support to Pratibha Patil on Wednesday, it faces the daunting challenge of keeping all the constituents of UPA-Left combine together.
- 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
- Kalam Surprises Third Front (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President A P J Abdul Kalam’s changed response to the UNPA’s plea to consider a second term surprised the new eight-party regional alliance as much as the NDA that gave up on his name in the absence of a consensus only a few days ago.
- Ball In Upa Court: Nda (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 20, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance has sought to end the confusion arising from Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s statement on Monday that he would be “happy” if President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam were to emerge as the cons ensus candidate for a . . .
- Kalam Reluctant To Enter Fray (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 20, 2007)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is believed to have conveyed to AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa over the telephone yesterday his reluctance to enter the Presidential fray.
- Kalam Says ‘No’ To Second Term (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2007)
The Presidential race on Tuesday appeared to have narrowed down to a straight contest - between United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pratibha Patil and National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-supported independent Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, with . . . .
- Tell Us Why You Don’T Want Kalam, Nda To Sonia And Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2007)
Maintaining that it would support President A P J Abdul Kalam for a second term only as a consensus candidate, the NDA today tried to corner the Congress by saying both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi needed to . . . .
- Nda Backs Shekhawat, Third Front For Kalam (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 19, 2007)
Shekhawat was the NDA’s second choice
“Even the NDA would not like a sitting President to contest”
- Nda Reiterates V-P Support (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday formally announced support for vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat as an "independent candidate" for the presidential election.
- Nda Leaders Await Decision Of Shiv Sena (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 19, 2007)
While detailing the efforts made by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to support President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for a second term , NDA spokesperson Sushma Swaraj said on Monday at the alliance meeting that Mr. Kalam was also the NDAR 17;s “first . . .
- An Assault On Women: Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
“It is unbecoming on the part of Jayalalithaa to make such a remark”
Language used by Third Front condemnable: CPI
Vilasrao Deshmukh to seek Shiv Sena support
- Sena Not In Favour Of Kalam 2nd Term (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The Shiv Sena, a constituent of the NDA, was on Monday undecided on supporting the candidature of vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat for the presidential poll, but indicated its opposition to re-election of the incumbent A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- Nda Backs Shekhawat (Tribune, Satish Misra, Jun 19, 2007)
The ongoing battle of nerves for the country’s top post took an interesting turn today evening when Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, who has the support of NDA, said here that he would be happy if consensus could be achieved on the candidature . .
- Shekhawat To Withdraw If There Is A Consensus On Kalam (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
In yet another turn to the Presidential race, Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhwat on Monday night kept his options open saying he would be happy if consensus could be achieved on the candidature of incumbent APJ Abdul Kalam, proposed by the Third front.
- Kalam Backed For Second Term (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The Kalam factor bounced back to haunt the Congress-led UPA and the Left leadership after the third front group, christened as United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), in the face of limited options and divisions over their endorsement for the . . .
- Presidential Race Heating Up Into Three-Way Battle (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The battle for India's presidency intensified yesterday with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announcing its formal support to Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and an eight-party front urging political parties to give President . . .
- Allies Drag Feet On Shekhawat (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
The NDA will back Bhairon Singh Shekhawat for President but the alliance is far from united on his candidature.
- Women's Groups Line Up To Meet Pratibha (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2007)
Jodhpur House buzzed with activity on Monday as Cabinet ministers, senior Congress leaders and women's groups lined up to meet Pratibha Patil, the UPA's presidential nominee.
- (Congress)woman Empowered (Indian Express, Suhas Palshikar, Jun 19, 2007)
There are three and a half interesting points about the nomination of Pratibha Patil as UPA candidate for president.
- Sp Unlikely To Back Shekhawat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
Final decision at Third Front's Chennai meet
Pratibha Patil meets V.P. Singh, Somnath Chatterjee
BJP concerned over Shiv Sena's stance
- Pratibha Likely To File Papers On June 23 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
Patil, who called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and senior political leaders here on Saturday, is likely to resign as Rajasthan governor before filing her papers for the presidents post.
- Pratibha To File Papers June 23 (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 18, 2007)
Human resources development minister Arjun Singh said here on Sunday that Ms Pratibha Patil was the clear choice of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and that it had not been made under either "compulsion" or helplessness."
- Nda To Discuss Gameplan For Shekhawat (Tribune, Satish Misra, Jun 18, 2007)
Preparations for the battle for the country's top post on July 19 continued today with the NDA and UPA leaders holding hectic consultations to ensure the victory of their respective candidates.
- Space Police (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 16, 2007)
A site called Orkut is at the centre of a billowing controversy. The Shiv Sena’s student wing, the Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, is protesting against ‘defamatory matter’ on Chatrapati Shivaji and Bal Thackeray on the website. What is Orkut?
- Nda Efforts For Consensus On (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2007)
The NDA on Friday continued its efforts to build a consensus among alliance partners over its presidential candidate and take the "third front" on board. The efforts were being made at a time when some NDA partners were going "soft" on UPA nominee Pratibh
- Speaker Shivraj Soft On Saffron So We Said No: Left (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2007)
It’s now official. The Left opposed Shivraj Patil’s candidature for President because of what it calls his soft approach towards the saffron parties when he was the Lok Sabha Speaker.
- Checkmate Nda (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 16, 2007)
It's a smart move, politically speaking, given the choices available. The nomination of Pratibha Patil, a veteran Congress leader and Gandhi family loyalist from Maharashtra, as presidential candidate can effectively check NDA's strategy to divide . . . .
- Pratibha For President (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 16, 2007)
THE Congress-led United Progressive Alliance sprang a surprise on the nation when its leader Sonia Gandhi announced the name of Rajasthan Governor Pratibha Patil as its candidate for the post of President.
- Rift In Sena, '3rd Front' On Shekhawat (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2007)
Even as a contest for Rashtrapati Bhavan looked certain with BJP once again rebuffing Congress’s move for a consensus on UPA nominee Pratibha Patil, serious differences of opinion have developed within Shiv Sena as well as the fledgling . . . .
- Prez: Nda Gears Up For Contest (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance today took stock of the ground situation in the wake of the UPA's announcement yesterday that Rajasthan Governor Pratibha Devi Singh Patil was its presidential candidate.
- Patibha Patil Likely To Visit Delhi On Saturday (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2007)
UPA-Left’s presidential nominee Pratibha Patil is expected in Delhi on Saturday to plan out the strategy for her election.
- Pratibha Patil Is Upa’S Choice For Prez (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2007)
Pratibha Patil, who became the first woman Governor of Rajasthan, has been chosen as the UPA Presidential candidate. If she is able to make the mark, she may well become the first woman President of India.
- India To Get Its 1st Woman President (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2007)
One more unassailed male bastion faces the prospect of crumbling with the ruling UPA coalition on Thursday unanimously endorsing Rajasthan governor Pratibha Patil as its candidate for next month’s presidential election.
- Stumped Nda Advances Meet (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2007)
The NDA will meet on June 16 to chalk out its strategy for the presidential polls after the UPA announced Pratibha Patil as its candidate.
- Patil But Pratibha (Telegraph, RASHEED KIDWAI, Jun 15, 2007)
A Patil handpicked by Sonia Gandhi is set to become the next President but the occupant of the highest ceremonial office in the country will not answer to the first name Shivraj.
- Haryana Dgp Submits Report To Sc (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2007)
Ahead of next week’s hearing on a suo motu petition by the Supreme Court on large-scale violence during the recent Gujjar agitation, the Haryana DGP today submitted an Action Taken Report (ATR) to the court on the cases registered and people . . . .
- Congress Pact Off In Malegaon (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2007)
The Indian Muslim Congress Party (IMCP) on Wednesday broke its two-day-old alliance with the Congress and decided to sit in the Opposition in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.
- Division Sums (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 15, 2007)
The scars of the Gurjjar reservation violence will heal slowly but Rajasthan is now a state that is deeply divided along caste lines. It did not begin with the Meenas and Gurjjars.
- Upa Trump Card Catches Nda Camp On Wrong Foot (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Jun 15, 2007)
Their entire poll arithmetic centred around Shivraj Patil so far, poll managers of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat may be forced to re-draw their strategy with the UPA-Left combine fielding Rajasthan Governor Pratibha Patil for presidency.
- Bjp Caught Unawares By Upa Move (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 15, 2007)
Many parties will like to see woman elected President
JD (U), Sena will find it difficult to oppose Pratibha
SP, TDP may be reluctant to back Shekhawat
- Congress Pact Off In Malegaon (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2007)
The Indian Muslim Congress Party (IMCP) on Wednesday broke its two-day-old alliance with the Congress and decided to sit in the Opposition in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.
- Nda Awaits Upa Decision As Shekhawat Starts Canvassing (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jun 13, 2007)
Shekhawat has virtually pre-empted NDA, little room for manoeuvre
- In Yavatmal, Life Goes On (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 13, 2007)
This district, which President Kalam visits on June 15, has a higher concentration of families of farmers who killed themselves than most others in the country.
- Nda Puts Off Meet On President Nominee (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would meet on 18 June to decide on its candidate for the coming presidential election.
- State Cong Panel To Lobby For Pm Funds (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
Maharashtra Congress has formed a committee to ensure that the state gets benefits under the Rs 25,000 crore farm sector growth package announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently.
- Muslims Criticise Imcp-Congress Pact (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
The alliance between the Indian Muslim Congress Party (IMCP) and Congress late on Monday night to enable the IMCP to get mayorship of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation has come in for severe criticism by a section of Muslims and by those who voted . . .
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