The Indian Express -- Politics

Wednesday, July 30 1997

Not enough reasons for slapping Art 356: Indrajit Gupta

The Lok Sabha yesterday rejected a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) motion expressing concern over the Centre's refusal to take action in Bihar, as Union home minister Indrajit Gupta explained that there were no grounds for dismissing the State government.

PM loses face and an opportunity for peace in Valley

Prime Minister I K Gujral had embarked on a journey to "win hearts and minds" of the Kashmiri people. Yet his trip to the Valley ended with him losing his image of a serious peacebroker as he offered talks to militants and then did a complete turnaround.

Vaghela's diatribe draws Congress ire

The Congress has not taken kindly to Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela's comments against party leader Chhabildas Mehta and others. While Gujarat PCC president Prabodh Raval warned him against meddling in the Congress' internal affairs, All-India Youth Congress president Satyajit Gaekwad demanded a public apology from him.

Dogged politicos hound judicial officers in North Kerala

Brahmin body to sue Deshmukh

'Quit India' movement against MNCs

Ban on bandhs brings relief in Kerala

Joshi gives Sena's side of the story to the press

HC, Sessions defer Gawli verdict by a day

CBI orders Laloo's arrest

Kant, Barnala file papers

Pawar seeks Central rule in Maharashtra

Heptullah peeved with Elders' performance

Shivaji's mount kicks up row

Rabri Devi instals mother of all ministries