The Indian Express -- Politics

Wednesday, November 12 1997

Draft poll note skirts issue of criminals in politics

The government's attempts at making "far-reaching" electoral reforms in the forthcoming session of Parliament may end in a whimper, judging by the draft notice circulated by the Union law ministry to the Group of Ministers (GOM). The law ministry appears to have skirted key issues like keeping criminals out of the electoral fray, while incorporating proposals on peripheral issues.

Pawar avoids CWC battle with eye on own war

Sharad Pawar's tactical absence in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting last Sunday is seen in political circles as an attempt to remain flexible between various pressure groups within Congress. Party sources opine that Pawar would have been forced to take a stance either in favour of Kesri or Jitendra Prasada, if he had attended the CWC meeting.

No patch-up with Kesri: Bangarappa

The former chief minister of Karnataka, S Bangarappa, has categorically ruled out any chances of a compromise with Congress President Sitaram Kesri. He however refused to commit himself to more than a wait-and-see response regarding his future plans.

Front stands firm behind DMK

RJP legislators "flee" Gandhinagar

Mamata dares Kesri to act against rebels

Congress flexes muscles, but waits for Sonia's signal

Ministers hook on to satellite phones

Draft poll note skirts issue of criminals in politics

Pawar avoids CWC battle with eye on own war

Gowda wants Hegde's men out of Karnataka ministry

No patch-up with Kesri

Party poll squabbles torment BJP in Himachal

Karunakaran invokes Nehru for comeback

Dhasal sings paeans for govt

Jain report redundant

HC raps ministers in appointment case