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- ‘Bjp Leaders Will Decide On Letter’ (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The Bharatiya Janata Party State unit on Thursday said its central unit would take an appropriate decision on the letter by Janata Dal (Secular) leader H. D. Deve Gowda.
- Nhrc Views Tehelka Tapes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has viewed the Tehelka exposé on Gujarat riots, aired on a private news channel recently, and is likely to take a decision on the future course of action on Thursday.
- No Word Yet On Revoking Prez Rule In Karnataka (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The Centre on Thursday kept its cards closed on the government formation in Karnataka as it deferred a decision on revoking the President's rule in the state for reviving the Assembly.
- Jd(u) Mla Held For Assault On Scribes, Bihar Bandh On Friday (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
A ruling JD(U) MLA with criminal antecedents and his four associates were on Thursday arrested for assaulting three TV journalists who questioned him at his home in a rape and murder case in which the legislator and his men were allegedly involved.
- Mayawati Aims For Delhi (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 02, 2007)
The metamorphosis of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), hitherto dubbed as the ‘anti- upper caste’ party, is complete.
- Janata Dal(s) Wants Major Say On Important Issues (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The Janata Dal (Secular) has sought an all-important position for the former Chief Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, in the conditions that the party has drafted and circulated to the BJP leaders prior to finalising an understanding with that party.
- Cabinet May Take A Call On K'taka Today (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
With the BJP and the Janata Dal(S) in Karnataka having come together again and staked claim to form a government, the Union Cabinet is likely to discuss the question of revoking President's rule in the state on Friday.
- Sharad Backs Bjp-Jd(s) In K'taka (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
In a show of affinity with its NDA ally, the Janata Dal(U) has strongly pleaded the BJP case in Karnataka and has demanded that the Governor invite BS Yediyurappa to form the Government in the State.
- Gather Round That Totem Pole (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The last two times I had made an educated guess about elections — first,when I expected the Mamata Banerjee-led coalition to gloriously dislodge West Bengal’s Left Front government in 2001; second, when I thought that the NDA would return to . . . .
- To Sting Or Not To Sting Is The Question (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
So the big daddy of sting operations is back. In 2001, we saw grainy black-and-white shots of Bangaru Laxman stuffing wads of notes into a drawer; and now, in 2007, we’re seeing grainy pictures of men from the VHP and Bajrang . . . . . .
- Rajnath Will Respond After Studying Gowda’S Memorandum (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Nov 02, 2007)
The Bharatiya Janata Party will respond to the 12-point memorandum of understanding sent by Janata Dal (Secular) president H.D. Deve Gowda to BJP president Rajnath Singh in the context of the tie-up between the parties to form a government in Karnataka.
- Gowda Sets New Power Share Terms (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Nov 02, 2007)
The latest missive from Janata Dal (Secular) president H.D. Deve Gowda does not have any bearing on government-formation efforts in Karnataka, sources said on Thursday.
- Governor Yet To Send Final Report: Moily (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Nov 02, 2007)
The Congress will not fish in the troubled waters of Karnataka. “We are for elections in the State,” senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily said here on Thursday.
- Uma Bharti Supports Keshubhai’S Candidature (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Uma Bharti, has advocated a “Hindutva-oriented third front” to defeat Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of the BJP, while denying the Congress the advantage of capitalising on the “anti-Modi sentiments.”
- Stalled Nuclear Deal (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 02, 2007)
There is a clear and wide gap between America's official and private reaction to the stalling of the Indo-US nuclear deal primarily because of domestic political discord in India and the reluctance of the Congress-led ruling coalition . . . . .
- “We Must Intensify Efforts To Tap Non-Conventional Energy Sources” (Hindu, K. Venkiteswaran, Nov 02, 2007)
The debate over the 123 agreement with the United States has generated much heat.
- Gowda: Bid To Save Party From Poaching (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Nov 02, 2007)
The alliance between the Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party is only a “temporary arrangement” and will end when elections to the Lok Sabha are announced.
- Uma Targets ‘Moditva’ (Asian Age, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 02, 2007)
The election fever intensified in Gujarat on Thursday with the arrival of fiery sanyasin and expelled BJP leader Uma Bharti, who is planning to take chief minister Narendra Modi head on in her campaign. Bahujan Samaj Party chieftain Mayawati is . . . . .
- Congress Looks At New J&k Options (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Nov 02, 2007)
The charismatic and colourful Dr Farooq Abdullah is back in Srinagar to take charge of the National Conference after a five-year sabbatical.
- Complex Manoeuvres Over The N-Deal (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 02, 2007)
Sections of the media have discerned a softening in CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat’s stand on the nuclear deal.
- Jd(u) Calls For House Debate On Nuke Deal (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Thursday demanded a discussion on the Indo-US nuclear deal. The government did not take the political parties or Parliament into confidence on a deal that commits the country to the US for the . . . . .
- Gowda’S Games (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 02, 2007)
FORMER Prime Minister Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda is a unique phenomenon in Indian politics.
- Left Firm On Nuclear Stand (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
After CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat, it was the turn of his CPI counterpart A B Bardhan to spell out on Thursday that there won't be any change in the Left's position on the nuclear issue.
- Jdu Toes Bjp Line On Nuke Deal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Echoing the BJP line, the JD(U) has said it is in favour of a debate on the Indo-US nuclear deal in both Houses of Parliament in the winter session, slated to get underway from November 15.
- Karnataka Crisis: Perils Of Coalition Politics (Deccan Herald, Nilotpal Basu, Nov 02, 2007)
What is happening in Karnataka for the last few weeks is not only bizarre, but also extremely sordid. The results that were thrown up during the last assembly elections led to a completely fractured legislature.
- The Governor Is Not An Autocratic Ombudsman (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Political alliances should promote healthy democratic principles in that such alliances should be forged to promote common goals for the general good of the society.
- Oh! No, Not Again Bjp Caught Off Guard (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
First denial, then realisation; some acceptance, passing the buck to the central leadership, going into a huddle and to top it all, anger.
- Raj Dharma Fails In Gujarat (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 02, 2007)
I HAVE reasons to believe that Atal Bihari Vajpayee, when he was Prime Minister, wanted to dismiss Nahrendra Modi and had planned to do so after his visit to Ahmedabad.
- Centre Mulls Guv's Report (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
As political uncertainty continues in the State, the Centre seems to be taking its time to decide on the situation.
- Gowda Sends 'Letter Bomb' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
JD(S) Supremo H D Deve Gowda on Thursday dispatched a 'letter-bomb' with a dozen conditions to the saffron party for it to lead the coalition government, even as the fate of the State politics hangs in balance.
- Gowda's Bid To Pin Down Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
One of Deve Gowda's conditions to the BJP is that, an Yeddyurappa-led dispensation cannot "alter or annul" the Cabinet decisions with respect to "on-going developmental projects and other important works of public importance."
- Cong's New Strategy To Expose Modi Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
It may have failed to get any direct and positive result from its Mulayam Ki Loot slogan in Uttar Pradesh, but the Congress believes its strategy to expose Modi Ka Jhooth (lies of Modi) would help it hit pay dirt in the forthcoming Gujarat polls.
- Cpm Doublespeak (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 31, 2007)
Soon after the CPI(M) came to power in West Bengal three decades ago, one of the first decisions it took was to rename Harrington Street in the heart of Kolkata as Ho Chi Minh Sarani.
- Karnataka Crisis: Bjp Threatens To Launch Agitation (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Seeking to keep up the pressure, the BJP once again petitioned Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Tuesday to invite it form a coalition government with JD(S) and announced the launch a march to Raj Bhawan on Wednesday to press its demand.
- It's A Family Affair (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 31, 2007)
In the first 25 years after independence, there was no political dynasty. Yes, there was Panditji and he loomed large over the political scene. Yet he had some formidable opponents who had been his comrades in the struggle for independence . . . .
- Constitutionalism And Morality (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 31, 2007)
The Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party have displayed rank opportunism in coming together to form a government in Karnataka just three weeks after they parted company with so much bitterness over the power-sharing arrangement.
- Coalition Politics (Tribune, Shastri Ramachandaran, Oct 31, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi says the coalition era demands a new Constitution to achieve “real federalism”.
- Bjp Threatens To Launch Stir In Karnataka (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Seeking to keep up the pressure, the BJP once again petitioned Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Tuesday to invite it form a coalition government with JD(S) and announced the launch a march to Raj Bhawan on Wednesday to press its demand.
- Jsm Unit In Udhampur Leaves Bjp Worried (Tribune, Dinesh Manhotra, Oct 31, 2007)
Already facing lack of issues after its agenda was hijacked by the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP), the formation of the district unit of the Jammu State Morcha (JSM) Progressive has added to the difficulties of the Udhampur BJP.
- 'Upa Poor Example Of Alliance' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Leader of the Opposition LK Advani on Tuesday took another dig at the Congress-led UPA saying it was a classic example of how "an alliance should not be."
- Bjp-Jd(s) Mps To Call On Pm (Pioneer, KUMAR UTTAM, Oct 31, 2007)
Mounting pressure on Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur, who is yet to invite the BJP-JD(S) combine to form Government even four days after staking claim, coalition MPs on Tuesday decided to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.
- Not End Of Road For N-Deal, Asserts Pm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
In the midst of intense US pressure to move ahead on the India-US civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday indicated the agreement has not been shelved, saying "we have not reached the end of the road," and efforts are on. . .
- Congress Back To Old Tactics (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The Congress party is exploring all legal and constitutional options to stop the BJP from forming a Government in Karnataka, the latter's first in south India.
- Nitish-Lalu For Rainbow Combination In Bihar (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
It seems to be the beginning of a new phase of social churning in Bihar with UP Chief Minister Mayawati as its idol.
- Thakur Consults Experts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Tuesday held discussions with constitutional experts in the wake of the political imbroglio in the State.
- Deal Delayed But Not End Of The Road: Pm (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh believes the last word has not been said on the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- T.S. Nanavati, New Pleader (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Oct 31, 2007)
He takes the place of Arvind Pandya
Government seeks more time to submit analysis of CDs with call details
Rights activists demand fresh CBI inquiry into the Tehelka episode
- Sonia To Launch Campaign From Anand (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will launch the party’s election campaign from Anand, Gujarat. She will address a convention of Mahila Congress there on November 3.
- Rice To India: Hurry Up N-Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Oct 31, 2007)
"Hurry up!" This is the concerted message from the United States to the Manmohan Singh government, with the Bush administration pulling out all the stops to make one final push for the nuclear agreement.
- Congress May Not Dump Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Oct 31, 2007)
The Congress leadership could use the AICC session being held here on November 17 to announce a final decision on the controversial deal.
- Left Attacks Upa On Farmers’ Issues (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The Left and the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) came together on a common platform attacking the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government on farmers’ issues in a rally organised by the All-India Kisan Sabha on Tuesday.
- Bjp-Jd(s) Deadline To Governor (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pushing for their second term in Karnataka, the BJP-JD(S) combine today told the Governor to invite them to form a government by this evening, failing which, they threatened to launch a state-wide agitation and a march to Raj Bhavan from tomorrow.
- Journalism's 'Kalank' (Pioneer, BK Verma, Oct 31, 2007)
This refers to the articles, "Will stingers be stung" by Chandan Mitra, "Gujarat has outgrown riots" by Swapan Dasgupta, and "Half truths don't help Muslims" by Kanchan Gupta (October 28).
- Bjp Wants Power In ‘24 Hours’ (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Protesting Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur’s alleged ‘go-slow’ approach, the BJP has put the governor on notice to pressure him into allowing it to form the Government.
- Gowda Demands His Pound Of Flesh (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
According to sources close to Gowda, he has asked Yeddyurappa to ensure that the case filed against his son, former CM H D Kumaraswamy, by BJP's B Sriramulu in Bellary, is dropped immediately.
- Govt Looking At Dec Window To Approach Iaea (Indian Express, D K Singh, Oct 31, 2007)
Trying hard to build a “broad-based consensus” at home over the Indo-US nuclear — Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said “there is some delay” but “we have not reached the end of the road yet” — the Congress-led UPA government . . . .
- First, Second... (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 31, 2007)
The proclaimed revival of intimacies between the JD(S) and BJP in Karnataka is likely to further whittle down the idea of the Third Front at the Centre.
- Bjp Edgy, Jd(s)cool (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
An anxious BJP, on Tuesday, resolved to go ahead with its save democracy campaign from Wednesday, following the expiry of the 24-hour deadline it had set for Governor Rameshwar Thakur to extend an invitation to form the . . . .
- Pm Hints At Treading N-Path Again (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The prime minister said his government had encountered "some problems" in the implementation of the deal with the US but "we have not reached the end of the road."
- 'I Warned Him About Gowda's Tactics' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday strongly refuted the allegation by JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda that he tried to divide the JD(S) by holding secret parleys with senior JD(S) leader M P Prakash.
- Supreme Court Intervention: The Way Out (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 31, 2007)
The appropriate course would be for the President to seek the advice of the SC under Article 143(1).
- Don’T Delay, Seal Deal Quickly: Kissinger To India (Express India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Batting for early conclusion of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned that a delay could impact upon prospects of such a cooperation as the critics would be ‘better organised’ two years later.
- It Is Not A Textbook Case In State (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Oct 31, 2007)
What do legal luminaries say of the Karnataka situation? The opinions are mixed as the top legal brains expressed both shades of opinion - that the House should be convened immediately to test claim as well as that the elections should be . . . .
- Bjp, Jd (S) Wait For Guv's Invitation (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
With the Karnataka governor dragging his feet on the BJP-JD(S) alliance’s demand to swear in Mr B S Yediyurappa as the next chief minister, the saffron outfit has decided to wait till Wednesday before taking the matter ``to the people.’’
- Political Survival Vs Energy Imperatives (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Both in politics and in military strategy buying time by reaching a tactical agreement with the potential adversary is a standard procedure. India's governing United Progressive Alliance (UPA) move to assure the Left that the operationalisation . . . .
- Did You Shoot Pramod? ‘No’ (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Praveen Mahajan, accused of killing elder brother Pramod, today denied having fired at the BJP leader.
- Bjp, Jd-S Take 129 Mlas To Governor (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
The first episode in the political soap opera, which started unfolding in Karnataka on Saturday, ended on Monday with the H.D. Deve Gowda faction of the Janata Dal (S) and the Bharatiya Janata Party jointly presenting their MLAs before the . . . .
- Bjp, Jd(s) Flaunt 129 Mlas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
The legislators were ferried to the Raj Bhavan in four buses to the loud cheering of supporters from both the parties, after a joint legislature party meeting at a nearby five-star hotel.
- Bjp Still ‘Totally Opposed’ To N-Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Oct 30, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in yet another hint that the government is determined to move ahead on the civil nuclear energy agreement with the United States, told the delegates of the Global Fortune Forum here on Monday that India "has never . . . .
- Punjab’S Fractured Governance (Tribune, Gobind Thukral, Oct 30, 2007)
PArkash Singh Badal, the fourth time chief minister of Punjab is indeed a lucky man. He has fought many a battle over the span of 40 years and survived to lead the state.
- Bjp Asks For Early Decision On Karnataka (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Oct 30, 2007)
Former BJP president M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday asked Karnataka governor Rameshwar Thakur to take an early decision on extending the invite to BJP-JD(S) Legislature Party leader B.S. Yediyurappa to form the government.
- Herd Of Mlas (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 30, 2007)
POLITICAL leaders have feet of clay. This has been borne out, once again, by former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy spiriting away Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs to a resort in the outskirts of Bangalore.
- Congress Seeks Dissolution Of Karnataka Assembly (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Oct 30, 2007)
The Congress today officially asked the Centre to dissolve the Karnataka Assembly and called for an early election to prevent the formation of a new government through horse- trading.
- Bjp, Jd (S) Parade 129 Mlas Before Governor (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Oct 30, 2007)
The BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) combine today paraded 129 legislators before Governor Rameshwar Thakur in a show of strength in Raj Bhawan here to give a clear signal that it alone had the numbers to form a government in Karnataka even as . . . .
- No Threat To Upa Govt: Karat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
CPM general secretary Prakash Karat today said there was no threat to the UPA government following differences with the Left over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- Arrest Modi, Lalu Will Tell Manmohan (Hindu, K. BALCHAND, Oct 30, 2007)
Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday to demand the arrest of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the Tehelka expose on the Gujarat riots.
- Bjp, Congress Trade Charges (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Oct 30, 2007)
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party here on Monday accused each other of “horse-trading” in Karnataka in a bid to form a government after the resignation of the former Chief Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, and imposition of President’s rule.
- 123 Agreement In Present Form Not Acceptable, Rajnath Tells Mulford (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Oct 30, 2007)
It would not be possible for the Bharatiya Janata Party to accept the 123 agreement on the India-United States nuclear deal in its present form.
- Cong Seeks House Dissolution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Though the government is yet to make a move, swift developments could take place with the arrival of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi from her China trip on Monday night.
- Bjp, Jd(s) Parade Legislators (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Oct 30, 2007)
The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday paraded 129 legislators, including several independents, before Governor Rameshwar Thakur here to pressure him to permit the combine to form a government led by B.S. Yeddyurappa.
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