The Indian Express -- Politics

Monday, November 17 1997

BJP sharpens its claws in anticipation

The Bharatiya Janata Party is keeping its guns charged in the expectation of a breakdown of relations between the Congress and United Front over the Jain Commission report. Today's meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) is expected to be crucial, giving an indication of the way the wind is blowing.

Cold war in Cong hits Broadcast Bill

The fate of the long awaited Broadcasting Bill has now got linked to shenanigans inside the Congress party. It is not likely to come in the winter session of Parliament, despite Jaipal Reddy's incorrigible optimism.

Sonia assurance enthuses Cong chief

Armed with an assurance from Sonia Gandhi that she would campaign for the Congress if need be, a jubilant Sitaram Kesri has hardened his position on the Jain Commission findings.

Mahathir faces trust vote on Wednesday

CBI seeks Govt nod to prosecute Mahanta

Babri panel ready to abide by court fiat

Cold war in Cong hits Broadcast Bill

Centre to act if UP raises Ayodhya issue

Mahajan defends party stand

Sonia assurance enthuses Cong chief

To withdraw support to United Front or not is the Congress dilemma

Snubbed Shanta on the warpath in Himachal

Jain panel shadow looms over government

PCCs clamour for clear stand on UF

Sangma's paper on poll reforms to be tabled in December