The Indian Express -- Politics

Wednesday, December 24 1997

Sena threatens to boycott EC hearing

The Shiv Sena has threatened to boycott Wednesday's hearing by the Election Commission on the issue of the party's organisational elections if Election Commissioner G V G Krishnamurty attended it. The party has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Election Commissioner, M S Gill, to this effect.

Another RJP minister threatens to resign

Even as the dust settled over the controversy created by the resignation of state environment minister Upendrasinh Gohil, a similar threat by minister of state for social forestry and sports and youth services, Pratapsinh Patel, caused a flutter in the RJP government. He threatened to quit if his demand for a change in his portfolio is not granted by December 30.

No takers for Cong seat in Goa

The pre-poll scenario in Goa shows parties lacking confidence to face the people for the two Lok Sabha seats so soon after the 1996 elections. The faction-ridden Congress is in worst shape with no takers for its North Goa seat. Congress' ex-MP Harish Zante has turned down the offer and former CM Ravi Naik and ex-PCC President Nirmala Sawant, too, are unenthusiastic.

Infighting may mar Congress prospects in Andhra

BJP's new avatar is attracting allies of all hues

Sena threatens to boycott EC hearing

Another RJP minister threatens to resign

Pawar's man to take on Kalmadi

Cong takes lead in wooing "third force"

Fresh panel to probe into State fodder scam

No takers for Cong seat in Goa

JD may field Nilu Phule in Pune

Arjun fires at Kesri in Cong's proxy war

Mamata & Hegde may soon be in BJP's parlour

HC stays EC ban on State ceremonies

Rajiv according to Jain