The Indian Express -- Politics

Friday, August 8 1997

Damning report on state assembly

The truth about our MLAs we all have known all along is now part of a top-secret document. A "special summary" report prepared by the Union home ministry says that no business was transacted in the Monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly. The 16-day session cost the state exchequer Rs 4.48 crore.

YC bent on circumventing ban on rally

The Mumbai Police and the Brihanmumbai Pradesh Youth Congress (BPYC) are poised for a major confrontation during Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral's visit to Mumbai on August 9. The BPYC was planning a silent protest against the PM's presence at the Golden Jubilee celebrations organised by the Shiv Sena-BJP as these parties had abused Mahatma Gandhi in the past and are still not apologetic about it.

BJP demands review of SRD scheme

Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have called for a major review of the Slum Re-development (SRD) Scheme. Senior leaders have demanded that slums where the SRD scheme cannot work for whatever reasons should be granted permission to increase their heights to 14 feet.

Kesri may abort CWC polls; nominate his men

Royal entry .... and a peeved `exit'

Shock for PM again

Scribes draw their swords