The Indian Express -- Politics

Friday, July 25 1997

Sharma approves Gundewar's appointment

President Shankar Dayal Sharma yesterday approved the appointment of Justice S D Gundewar to the one man commission of inquiry to probe into the desecration of Ambedkar's statue and subsequent police firing, in which 10 persons were killed.

PM talks tough, may sack Laloo

With the High Court rejecting Laloo Prasad Yadav's bail plea in the fodder scam, Prime Minister I K Gujral indicating possible action in the ``new situation'' and the CBI drawing up a contingency plan for his arrest, Gujral is making last-ditch efforts to persuade the Bihar chief minister to quit.

RS adjourned for second day

With virtually no business transacted, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second day today amidst acrimonious scenes as Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members stalled proceedings over the fodder scam in Bihar and police firing on Dalits in Maharashtra.

Kesri sets deadline for Cong comeback

Cong demands Gupta's apology

Bhujbal digs up the dirt on alleged hireling

Laloo's arrest imminent

Scared Left takes back anti-Laloo rhetoric

Agitating RPI men held