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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.
- Tdp Mla Subba Reddy Casts Vote In Presidential Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2007)
Defying the party’s decision to abstain from polling, senior Telugu Desam Party MLA S.V. Subba Reddy cast his vote in the Presidential election held on Thursday.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prez Polls: Pratibha All Set To Win (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2007)
Pratibha Patil is all set to succeed A P J Abdul Kalam as the President of India, with the arithmetic in the Presidential electoral college weighed in favour of the UPA candidate as against the NDA-backed Independent candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
- 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.
- Fading Saffron (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Jul 18, 2007)
A defeat invariably undermines the position of the party chief. Nor is it unusual for inner-party groups opposed to him to take advantage of his discomfiture to run him down.
- Negative Start-Up (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 18, 2007)
Given the see-saw nature of Indian politics, and that the anti-incumbency factor plays a huge electoral role, there is every possibility that the likes of Jayalalitha, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Om Prakash Chautala and Chandrababu Naidu could return to . . .
- ‘Declare Abstention Fiat Unconstitutional’ (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
NDA delegation led by Advani submits memorandum to Election Commission.
- Left Fights Left Over V-P's Job (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, Jul 16, 2007)
Batting for a non-political personality as the next Vice-President, the CPI has proposed the name of Justice Rajinder Sachar, whose report on the condition of Muslims had triggered a political turmoil.
- Andhra Pradesh Assembly Session Likely To Be Stormy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2007)
The monsoon session of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly beginning here on Monday is expected to be a stormy affair with the Opposition parties seeking to buttonhole the Government on a host of public issues, even as Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhara . . . .
- Third Affront (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 16, 2007)
In deciding to abstain from the presidential election later this month, the regional parties making up the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) have acted with a political cynicism that may, eventually, prove self-defeating.
- Support Sought For Shekhawat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
A delegation of Dalit Panthers headed by its president, Bhim Singh, MP, called on the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda here on Friday and appealed to him to support Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in the presidential election.
- 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 . . . .
- His Dying Statement (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 14, 2007)
Will the Congress, BJP hear this message from Chandra Shekhar: Why have you stopped talking, this is no way to run India’s politics.
- Official Meeting In Ap Turns Battleground For Tdp, Cong Mlas (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2007)
A routine official meeting turned into a battle zone as ruling Congress and opposition TDP legislators came to blows at Srikakulam town in Andhra Pradesh.
- 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.
- Bhim Does His Bit For Shekhawat (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2007)
Jammu and National Panthers Party president Bhim Singh has written an open letter to all members of electoral college for Presidential poll seeking support for Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, who is contesting as an independent candidate . . .
- 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.
- Congress Leader For Fair Deal To Cadre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2007)
Pradesh Congress official spokesman and former MP of Amalapuram K.S.R. Murthy has cautioned party MLAs and Ministers against ignoring party workers and advised them to provide opportunities of enjoying economic benefits so as to enable the party to . . .
- 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
- Cpi Leader Remanded To Judicial Custody In A.P. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2007)
Andhra Pradesh Secretary of the CPI K. Narayana along with 15 others was remanded to judicial custody and sent to Rajahmundry Central jail on Thursday on the charge of attacking the Koyyalagudam Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO).
- Tana To Raise $1 Mn For Hillary (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2007)
Seeking a significant role in US politics, Indian Americans hailing from Andhra Pradesh will raise $1 million for the campaign of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a breakfast meeting in Washington on July 5.
- Ious That Bjp's Ennui Consumed (Pioneer, Swapan Dasgupta, Jun 30, 2007)
If convention deemed that the President of India be chosen along strictly non-partisan lines, there is little doubt that Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat would have had a pretty resounding victory - assuming Pratibha Patil was his only rival.
- First Among Equals (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 30, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam’s decision not to seek re-election is both a tribute to his statesmanship and a positive step on his part to keep the august office out of political controversy.
- The Age Of Political Tycoons (Asian Age, Arun Nehru, Jun 30, 2007)
Political accidents are not confined to the UPA alone, and now it is the turn of the BJP and the UNPA to have "accidents."
- Telgi Pleads Guilty; Fined Rs 102 Crore, Gets 13-Year Imprisonment (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Jun 29, 2007)
A Pune-based Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Thursday sentenced multi-thousand crore fake stamp paper scam mastermind Abdul Karim Telgi to 13 years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of staggering Rs 102 crore, . . .
- The Age Of Political Tycoons (Asian Age, Arun Nehru, Jun 29, 2007)
Political accidents are not confined to the UPA alone, and now it is the turn of the BJP and the UNPA to have "accidents."
- Ious That Bjp's Ennui Consumed (Pioneer, Swapan Dasgupta, Jun 29, 2007)
If convention deemed that the President of India be chosen along strictly non-partisan lines, there is little doubt that Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat would have had a pretty resounding victory - assuming Pratibha Patil was his only rival.
- Rudderless Party (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2007)
Crisis seems to bedevil the BJP. Its national executive meeting in New Delhi bears proof that it is far from being a cohesive, forward-looking entity.
- Shekhawat Must Step Down, Says Dasmunsi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
Attacks Advani for calling UPA Presidential nominee “tainted”
- 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 . . .
- 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 . . .
- Choosing A President : Apparent Insincerity (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Jun 27, 2007)
Kalams tenure had made both the Congress and the Left, wary of a non-political person even as a figurehead, writes Amulya Ganguli.
- Hc Seeks Report On Political Killings (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2007)
The AP High Court on Monday sought a status report on the investigation of cases which are termed as political killings in the state.
- 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.
- Unpa May Come To Power In '09 (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jun 25, 2007)
The confusion generated by the presidential election has resulted in future coalition patterns evolving for the 2009 - or earlier - Lok Sabha election.
- 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.”
- Uncertain Kalam Bows Out (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 23, 2007)
He said his mission in life was to work for the development of the country which he will continue to do wherever he will be.
- Land Struggle In Andhra Pradesh (Frontline, M. Rajeev, Jun 23, 2007)
AFTER lying dormant for years, the issue of land distribution has taken centre stage in Andhra Pradesh again. The Left parties, particularly the Communist Party of India (Marxist), have launched a State-wide "land occupation movement", and . . . .
- 'Hurt' Kalam Quits Contest (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
"Mr Kalam said he was deeply touched and deeply appreciative of our efforts. But at the same time, he felt there have been some wounding statements by some UPA leaders, including Central ministers, which are totally unwarranted".
- Maoist Leader Killed By A.P. Police (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Jun 23, 2007)
Two days after the Maoist threatened to step up attacks against politicians in Andhra Pradesh, the State police inflicted a stunning blow to the Maoist movement by killing its Central Committee member, Sande Rajamouli, in an alleged encounter . . . .
- Race For President: Kalam Thanks Unpa (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2007)
political process,” Dr Kalam’s press secretary, Mr SM Khan, said adding the President also thanked the UNPA ~ as the third front group is now known ~ for their initiative.
- Kalam Declines To Contest For A Second Term (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jun 23, 2007)
UNPA: We’ll support neither Shekhawat nor Pratibha
Kalam deeply hurt, says Jayalalithaa
UNPA to announce next step later
- 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.
- Kalam Is History (Asian Age, Venkatesh Kesari , Jun 23, 2007)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will not seek a second term in office in the "current scenario". He said this to a delegation of the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) that called on him here on Friday after trying hard to evolve a consensus . . . .
- 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.
- Nda Will Back Kalam If He Contests (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), which is proposing a second term for President A P J Abdul Kalam, on Thursday found the National Democratic Alliance reluctant to join hands with it till Kalam made up his mind to contest.
- 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.
- Pratibha Patil's Candidature Final And Irreversible: Left (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The CPI (M) and CPI leaders made a categorical assertion to this effect when the 'Third Front' leaders Chandrababu Naidu, Mulayam Singh Yadav and others called on them this morning at the headquarters of the two parties.
- 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
- Trs ‘Terror Tactics’ Decried (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
Party leaders ‘counsel’ non-locals to leave for native districts
- Pratibha Quits As Rajasthan Guv (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
A day after President A P J Abdul Kalam’s willingness to contest for a second term set political circles abuzz, UPA-Left nominee Pratibha Patil looked on course for Raisina Hill with the incumbent clearly lacking the support needed to alter the . . .
- 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 . . .
- Upa Tells Kalam To Retire 'Gracefully' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
The UPA on Thursday sent a message to President A P J Abdul Kalam that he is no more in the "match" on who would be the next incumbent of Rashtrapati Bhawan and that he should "gracefully" remain away from controversy at the fag end of his term.
- 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.
- In 2009, It Will Be Upa Vs Unpa (Asian Age, Arun Nehru, Jun 22, 2007)
The confusion generated by the President’s election has resulted in future coalition patterns evolving for the 2009 — or earlier — Lok Sabha elections.
- Congress Dismissive Of Apj's Candidature (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2007)
A day after President APJ Abdul Kalam sent ripples through political circles with his willingness for a second term, the UPA team worked overtime to dispel the impression that it was rattled.
- Unwilling Parents, Unwary Orphans (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 22, 2007)
In Anantapur, farm suicides are fewer than they were in 2002. But they still happen and could rise again in this fragile region. As elsewhere, agriculture is plagued by uncertainty.
- 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 Ignites Presidential Contest (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday ignited the Presidential race by indicating his keenness to run for a second term, but with a caveat that “there should be some certainty” over the outcome. Implied in this assertion was a suggestion that a . ..
- 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.
- Sonia Queers Kalam’S Pitch (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
The race for Rashtrapati Bhavan has turned into a political theatre like never before.
- 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 . ..
- Kalam Will Contest If It's A Certain Win (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday introduced a new twist in the unfolding plot of presidential polls by declaring his readiness to contest if there was a certainty of his win.
- 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 . . .
- Kalam Game For Second Term (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
"The President told them (the UNPA leaders) during the course of discussion as there is an overwhelming love and affection of people from all sections of society and from all parts of the country I can accept a second term of presidency provided . . .
- 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 Ready To Contest If There Is Certainty, Sonia Firm On Pratibha (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President APJ Abdul Kalam introduced a fresh element into the race for succession to him by agreeing to contest for a second term if there is 'certainty' about his success, forcing NDA to reassess the prospects of Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
- 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.
- Bjp To Talk To Shekhawat On Consensus For Kalam's Re-Election (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
Efforts to muster consensus for re-election of President APJ Abdul Kalam gained momentum on Wednesday, with the BJP saying it would talk to Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat after Third Front sought its support for second term for the incumbent.
- Kalam Will Contest If It's A Certain Win (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 21, 2007)
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday introduced a new twist in the unfolding plot of presidential polls by declaring his readiness to contest if there was a certainty of his win.
- 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
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