The Indian Express -- Politics

Saturday, December 27 1997

RPI-Cong talks on: Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar, leader of a faction of the RPI, has said that Congress President Sitaram Kesri and Sharad Pawar have agreed to consider seat adjustments with the Third Front factions to ensure a one-to-one fight with the BJP-Sena alliance in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Ambedkar also announced that he would be contesting the forthcoming elections.

UDF holds an edge over bickering LDF

With the BJP unable to find a space in the strictly bi-polar politics of Kerala, the electoral battle here will be once again fought between traditional rivals, the CPM-led Left Democratic Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front, for the 20 Lok Sabha seats. This time, however, The united face of the Congress in Kerala might just tilt the scales in its favour.

Kalmadi set to lure away Congmen in PMC

Political equations in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) are likely to undergo a sea change with a major section of ruling Congressmen set to break away from the party to join the "Pune Shahar Vikas Aghadi" floated by Suresh Kalmadi. Around 50 Congress corporators have reportedly expressed their willingness to join the Vikas Aghadi.

Pawar confidant quits Cong

Novelist Rao does his bit to help Congress

Apology for Babri no problem

Akalis sound battle horn for Dilli takht

Tie-up with Atmaram, a bonus

Governor may impose Delhi rule in Gujarat

Youth Congress leader commits self-immolation over statue issue

Centre sanctions more funds to arm Bihar police

Miffed ministers take on bureaucrats

Only lotus can attract votes, says Kalyan

Kalmadi set to lure away Congmen in PMC

Party presents a brave front

RPI-Cong talks on

UDF holds an edge over bickering LDF