The Indian Express -- Politics

Tuesday, December 16 1997

Govt stalling HDW deal probe: CBI

Probe into the Rs 420-crore HDW submarine deal, allegedly involving several politicians and bureaucrats, yesterday took an interesting turn when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the Delhi high court that the Union government had turned down its plea seeking details of kickbacks to the Swiss and German authorities.

Political bigwigs hunt for safer constituencies

It is not just the political parties which are apprehensive of going back to the people. There are many political maharathis who are either thinking of changing their constituencies or not contesting for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar is thinking of moving from his favourite Ballia he has nursed to neighbouring constituency of Maharajgunj in Bihar.

Congress' rally falls way short of "expectations"

The much-publicised rally of Congress to the Vidhan Sabha on the first day of winter session in Nagpur drew about 50,000 supporters and despite claims of a success by the Congress leaders the crowd was nowhere near the much-touted figure of 5 lakh.

Janata Party barred from holding rally

JPP ready for tie-up with BJP

Govt stalling HDW deal probe

BJP to campaign for clear mandate

JD tries its luck in Gujarat

Partyline -- Medha not to contest LS polls

GVG on leave, says Gill favouring Sena

Congress govt voted out of power in Manipur

Ryots end stir after CM offers sops

Biju's son breaks up Orissa JD

Sonia makes her first move, summons BJP-bound Mamata

Toofani gets bail