The Indian Express -- Politics

Wednesday, June 4 1997

Laloo moves court against Samantray

In a move that is bound to deepen the schism in the Janata Dal, Bihar Chief Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav filed a petition yesterday before the Delhi High Court challenging the appointment of returning officer (RO) P K Samantray and his assistant B K Prasad.

Bid to weed out non-serious presidential nominees

An ordinance modifying the criteria required of candidates contesting the Presidential election is likely to be rushed through before the Election Commission (EC) announces the poll schedule for the post on Thursday.

Meet stresses new role of constitutional heads

The two-day conference of governors and leaders of political parties ended yesterday with President Shanker Dayal Sharma saying that the discussions had helped to highlight the role of the constitutional head as an impartial authority while dealing with issues of public importance.

Rebels expel Jayalalitha from party

Final decision on petro price hike on June 15: PM

Veterans oppose Pawar

Gujral woos quota lobby by inducting 4 women

Words fly before Sena-Wagle talks

Statescape -- K K Tewary admitted to Congress party

Ignored, Pilot fails to take off

Azad's loyalties vacillate on eve of party elections

Kesri camp gets its campaign act together

Punjab panel to vet prosecution sanctions

Advani dares Centre to seek people's mandate on quota