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Kalyan to campaign for SP, son joins party

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Posted: Jan 21, 2009 at 1608 hrs IST
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Lucknow A day after Kalyan Singh quit BJP, Samajwadi Party leaders Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh met the former UP Chief Minister who announced he would campaign for the SP in the coming Lok Sabha polls and that his son Rajbir Singh is joining the party.

"After Kalyan Singh gave a go ahead, Rajbir is joining the SP as a national general secretary," party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav announced.

"I have no doubts that the SP would win maximum number of seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Issue of Prime Ministership would be discussed after elections. I am also sure that NDA would never come to power," Kalyan Singh said, claiming that an important political equation was shaping in the state.

The BJP leader, who had resigned from the saffron party claiming that he had been humiliated and insulted, said he would campaign for the SP whenever required in the forthcoming elections.

Singh's residence, said "unlike the previous occasion when SP had joined hands with Kalyan Singh's RKP in 2002, this time the association is without any condition.

Describing their meeting as a historic moment, the SP General Secretary said that friendship among them would not be confined to the boundaries of Uttar Pradesh.

Both the SP chief and Kalyan Singh "share a similar ideology and feelings. They were the first to raise issues of 'bahujan samaj,' which now the Bahujan Samaj Party claims to

represent," he told reporters.

Asked if he supported Mulayam Singh Yadav's candidature for the Prime Minister's post, Kalyan Singh said "Last time when we forged an alliance, I had expressed my wish that Mulayam Singh becomes the Prime Minister.

"But at this point it is not about Prime Ministership. We have joined hands to strengthen the struggle for the cause of poor, backward and farmers," he said.

Kalyan Singh said "We will take up the cause of dalits, backwards, farmers and downtrodden in the days to come. Its a friendship and not an alliance (with SP)".

Asked about any talks on seat-sharing, Singh said "dosti me ye sab baat nahi hoti" (There are no such talks in friendship).

Asked about the seat on which he would contest elections, Kalyan Singh said he had yet to decide whether to contest elections or not.

Terming Amar Singh as a pillar in the SP, Kalyan said "in Amar Singh the party has got a "Chanakya", adding the "Trimurti" (He-Mulayam and Amar) would change the political scenario in the days to come".

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Kalyan to campaign for SP by Santanu Bhattacharya on 22 Jan 2009

This is nothing but a political circus which we indians are habitual to watch.Let us see how the criminal of demolition of the mosque in Ayodhya becomes a secular leader.One more messag to Amar Singand Mulayam,Do not think general public is so more foolish.Now its upto the congress to decide how to represeent kalyan to the public.

Kalyan Singh by Vaid S C K on 22 Jan 2009

What a downfall in political ethos during the last 60 years?. Shyama Prasad Mukerjee resigned from Nehru cabinet and left congress party over the difference on the matter of national cause- Jammu

TRAGEDY OF INDIAN POLITICS by irs on 22 Jan 2009

Mr. Varghees,Mulayam is a saint right? what a joke!

Personal Matters important than the Country by Adi on 22 Jan 2009

It's the right time we understand the true colors of Mulayam Singh, Amar Singh and Kalyan Singh. They give more importance to personal impotance than to the principles they believe in.

Kalyan to campaign for SP by M k Singh on 21 Jan 2009

Kalyan Singh political career is over and he is no more the ideal person. He is the biggest drama-baaz. he is a spit-licker. Cheap politician

BJP - Begining of end by khanna on 21 Jan 2009

Begining of end of this Bharat Jalao Party, they should realise their hatred and communal agenda wont work, cant fool indians any more, no more mandir-masjid, rath yatra, communal violence,infact this party should be de-registered by election commision for the peace, prosperity , stability and success of the great nation of india.

Kalyan is an opportunist by Amrith Rao on 21 Jan 2009

If ireology is all about money and power, one fully understand the moves of Kalyan Singh. Let not SP speak any more of secularism after inducting Kalyan Singh, one of those responsible for the demolition of the mosque in Ayodhya. If parties are premised on ideologies, then one cannot jump from one party to another like changing one's shirt. What a mockery of democrcay? How will both Mulayam and Amar ask for muslim votes after inducting Kalyan and his son into the party? There are not many options for secularists in UP. Now it is Maya or Rahul. Maya has been tried and the elctorate needs to try Rahul.

horses not donkeys win the race by salil singh on 21 Jan 2009

40 odds seats that come to sp this loksabha or quite a similiar number last time wasnt coincidence. First hold the Ground and then talk about the Situation. It doesnt need to side anyone. Question OTHERS who come to SP. If SP is all low as been painted, others who joined arent brainwashed either to come and flourish their political boat. One word : Keep dreaming sofasitters till dream lasts...

the desperation in nda supporters by harun on 21 Jan 2009

its very disappointing to read the desperation on in my web freinds on the BJP coming to power.Lets be clear that BJP cannot bomb pakistan and make US safe.Its not that easy and the effect of a full scale war on our economy cannot be imagined.Grow up guys the security system needs to be improved and the accountability of various agencies needs to be enforced.We need a pan INDIAN regime and not one which arouses passions and brazenly encourages the violation of basic human norms to attaIN power.The present GOVT hasnt been that bad as its made out to be.MY fellow citizens must get over this bias of maligning the UPA for bieng anti majority.They have niether been pro minority nor anti majority realistically.Its just in the head.We have and will thrive as the only nation in the 3rd world were rule of law is supreme.

Secular brigade Kalyan-Mulayam by SP on 21 Jan 2009

SP will have no hesitation in nominating Afzal Guru as well to contest for Loksabha if he also can play a role of Gandhi or any other freedom fighter in a film. It is often said that what kind of people lived in a country,that is the kind of leader they will get, we can't expect better leaders than these. Any amount of Munnabhai attitude can't wash away the sins of Sanjay Dutt. He was in league with India's enemy no 1, Dawood Ibrahim and it can't be pardoned.Earlier the chambal dacoits were the favourites with SP.Besides many small time dacoits even Phulan devi made it to the parliament.Now there are enough goons available in our cities and villages and so it harvest time for SP. Sanjay Dutt says he wants to serve the country, Can he start by serving his jail term? Have we traded for the criminals and the convicted killers to fill the seats in Parliament and write our destyiny?It seems Law in India is not the same for all. Good luck Kalyan Singh into the garbge of Indian Polititics.

End of Kalyan Singh by Madhavn Kutty on 21 Jan 2009

Now Kalyan Singh is not untouchable to Mulayam Amar Singh Co.? The same people accused him of bringig down the Babri Masjid some time ago. Like Shibu Soren, people of UP will give a blow to this old opportunistic Kalyan Singh. BJP shiould get rid of all such people.

SP Sonia Kalyan by rammohan on 21 Jan 2009

In politics sometimes 2 2 is not four and that lesson will be learned by SP and Congress together this time in UP. With what face you are going to talk about Babri Masjid. People had realized the fact that for these Dalals Anti BJPism is the only slogan for the next election.

Sab Chalta Hai by ajay on 21 Jan 2009

Mulayam Mia and amar singh claim themselves to be the only representatives of the Muslims. And they tie up with Kalyan Singh for the polls, whom they were accusing till recently for the demolishing of babri masjid, and roits against muslims. SP meen sab chalta hai. vote ke liye kuch be karega. when will people see through them and show them the door?

From madan Lal Khurana to Purohit by Nautankee on 21 Jan 2009

Sir,BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana is either a desh drohi or a liar, because he is the one who openly accused Advani and Sushma Swaraj for having links with terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, but he was very clevery taken back by the BJP, and since then Madan has gone underground. He should come forward and explain as to why he went back to those persons whom he accused for having terrorist links. The press should ask him critical questions. BJP leaders have long decieved the entire naton with many diferent scams and the question is if any other country is paying them heavy amounts to destroy the name and fame of our Hindu Dharma and the reputation of India?

Beginning of an end of Kalyan by Gpal on 21 Jan 2009

It was good that BJP got rid of Kalyan otherwise he would have done back-stabbing.

Prime Minister in Waiting by Imran on 21 Jan 2009

Following development, Prime Minister-in-Waiting L K Advani will have to wait another 5 years, for sure. Take my word with full confidence.

Beginning of an end of Kalyan by Gopal on 21 Jan 2009

Kalyan will do full Kalyanam Swaha to SP.

Beginning of an end of Kalyan by GK on 21 Jan 2009

We were having a very high regard for Kalyan Singh but he turned out be an opportunist. His Son first attitude has made him to align with Amar Singh

Beginning of an end of Kalyan by GK on 21 Jan 2009

Kalyan has sabotaged himself by aligning with Amar Singh and SP party. Its the beginning of an end for Kalyan Singh and SP

End is near by Nautankee on 21 Jan 2009

The testimony of Purohit in which he has confessed to have made the bombs of Malegaon blasts has put every BJP leader under pressure. Because some of them were supporting Purohit i.e. a presumed terrorist. The international community is watching the movements of Al-Qaida, LeT, Bajrang Dal, VHP and the activities of BJP followers, and therefore, these leaders will be treated like Milosovich, Mugabe or their likes, and they will not be allowed to enter foreign countries. Some of them may later be tried at the human rights commission at the Haig. These are presumably some of the reasons why BJP leaders are fleeing their BJP mothership. The BJP is now fully aware of the fact that even we Hindu's around the world are not going to support a movement such as theirs, because it has only blotted our Hindu Dharma but all Indian's all around the world. BJP is a sinking ship....

End is near by irs on 22 Jan 2009

Mr. or Ms or Mrs nautankee (I don't know who or what you are), you seem to be dreaming too much and also very happy about it. Keep dreaming and don't wake up. Else your dream will be shatterred

Nautankee is a jihadi agent. by Ramakrishna Gupta on 21 Jan 2009

Nautankee keep day dreaming. By the way why don't you reveal the truth that you are a pro-pak jihadi always using 'our hindu dharma' stuff. You are not a hindu, your writings clearly state that. Stop this Nautankee.

End is near by viswas on 21 Jan 2009

End is near but not of BJP but of anti-national, psudo-secular and rabbid communal elements like Congress, Left, SP, BSP, RJD, DMK, MNS etc. Ab bahut ho chuka nautankee ab bari rastravaad ki.

End is near, bjp is indeed a sinking ship. by Nautankee on 21 Jan 2009

viswas, anti nationals are the people who allotted petrol pumps to their own clan members,friends or relatives, sold defense secrets of India to any enemy of India, let terrorists attack the parliament, weree linked to Dawood Ibrahim, took bribes in cash -for-quarry scam, took home most of the government profit making company's, sold drugs, sold their votes to the Muslim leauge, ate nine course meals at nine star hotels while the poor slept without shelter and food.......

dear mr. andhwiswas you will remain superstious.. by Nautankee on 21 Jan 2009

viswas or may i call you andhwiswas? the end is near for all hate spreading networks. ask any true and decent Hindu, he or she will not support these communal bjp leaders whose aim and objects are to inject al-qaidaism into Hinduism and none of us Hindu's will ever tolerate this injection.

kalyan ho by manan on 21 Jan 2009

Keep dreaming...., but UP rule of SP is not admirable.

BJP will do well in UP without Kalyan by Viswas on 21 Jan 2009

Dalals are out to decide the course of Indian Politics. While on the other side of the globe Barack Obama brings new hope for America here in India leaders like Mulayam, Kalyan and Amar Singh are boasting of ruling UP and India. These are no LEADERS these are stupid DEALERS. Let's defeat these elements. Now Kalyan is saying he was ignored by BJP but honestly speaking this small time leader from UP became the the CM of the largest state twice from BJP, in 2007 also BJP declared him the CM candidate, he was made an MP and Party Vice-president and still he says he deserved more. Had it been any other party like DMK or he could have survived where family politics is encouraged but it was good that he left BJP. In my opinion BJP will do well in his absence as he was weakening the Party from inside.

UP deserves better than these NAUTANKI parties !! by Naveen on 21 Jan 2009

This is height of opportunism. Kalyan Singh Jee has really lost all the moral. He ditched BJP right before elections. He did not have any problem until he was projected CM. What did he do during last state election? With what face he needs the authority to chose Loksabha candidates again ? I urge the people of my state to rise above their narrow mindset and punish every single corrupt politicians

TRAGEDY OF INDIAN POLITICS by Thomas Varghese on 21 Jan 2009

WHAT A TRAGEDY !! MULAYAM SINGH FINDS KALYAN SUITABLE TO CAMPAIGN FOR HIS PARTY. KALYAN IS A CRIMINAL, RESPONSIBLE TO BRING DOWN BABRI MOSQUE. VOTES ARE GREAT !!

POLITICS OF CONVENIENCE ! by Thomas Varghese on 21 Jan 2009

SAD !! POLITICS OF OPPORTUNISM !! PUBLIC NEED TO BEAT SUCH POLITICIANS WITH BROOM.

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