The Indian Express -- Politics

Sunday, November 16 1997

FM claims Jain panel cannot record adversely against him

Union finance minister P Chidambaram has said that the Jain commission of enquiry cannot record any "adverse" findings against him as he had appeared only as a witness before it and not as a noticee. The distinction between a speech made in Parliament and the requirements of oral evidence could be easily assessed by any court.

Joshi rules out ministry for Vidarbha

Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi yesterday disappointed local Shiv Sena leaders and the packed gathering of workers by turning down the demand to appoint a separate minister to look after Vidarbha region and to create a separate ministry. The chief minister rather devoted a major part of his speech to political issues like the need to strengthen the Sena organisation in Vidarbha.

Joshi, Kalmadi get cracking on Pune with Pawar jokes

Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi and the high profile Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi may make strange bedfellows in politics. But the two have decided to work "hand in hand" for the development of Pune. This was announced at a public function by none other than the quick-witted Joshi.

Parikh's teething troubles

Congress won't hesitate to pull the rug, says Pawar

KPCC chief warns Bangarappa against "show-of-strength"

Old foes find a new weapon in the Jain panel report

Joshi, Kalmadi get cracking on Pune with Pawar jokes

Nagpur police chief quits over BJP charges, CM placates him

Battle of nerves begins as Congress chief meets Sonia

FM claims Jain panel cannot record adversely against him

Gujral delays departure from Chennai to meet Karunanidhi

CPI Bengal unit plans stir against ruling on bandhs

Joshi rules out ministry for Vidarbha