CPI-M backs Cong to counter BJP
In a marked departure from its earlier stand CPI-M yesterday offered issue-based support to Congress in the "changed political situation'' as "the Left parties alone cannot counter BJP.''

Ahluwalia flays Sonia for her stand on Bihar
Former Union minister and senior Congress leader of Bihar S S Ahluwalia has criticised AICC president Sonia Gandhi for opposing imposition of President's rule in the state which would have relieved the people of "the corrupt and oppressive regime of Laloo Prasad Yadav''.

Patel rejects detractors demand for JDLP meet
Karnataks Chief Minister J H Patel has rejected his detractors demand for convening an emergent Janata Dal Legislature Party (JDLP) meeting to discuss issues like pruning of Cabinet size, power tariff, and fertiliser issue.

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