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President seeks legal advice, awaits ruling
The battle over Uttar Pradesh has shifted to Delhi with Rashtrapati Bhavan once again becoming the epicentre of political activity after Governor Romesh Bhandari created another constitutional crisis by sacking the Kalyan Singh government. President K R Narayanan has, however, deferred a decision, preferring to wait for the verdict of the Allahabad High Court which will hear a petition challenging Bhandari's decision today.
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Second phase: 55% voting, nine deaths
The second phase of elections yesterday witnessed a turnout of at least 55%. The elections, held in 183 constituencies in nine states and the union territory of Pondhichery, were also less violent than the first phase held on February 16. Violence was still evident with at least nine persons being killed and many injured in incidents of bomb blasts, shoot-outs and booth-capturing.
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BJP demands Bhandari's ouster
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked for the immediate ouster of Romesh Bhandari from the chair of the governor of Uttar Pradesh. BJP's allies too joined in by voicing their protest against the Governor's hasty decision.
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13 MLAs ditch Pal, back Kalyan
The Constitutional crisis in Uttar Pradesh deepened further yesterday. 12 MLAs from the the Jagdambika Pal Ministry announced their support for deposed chief minister Kalyan Singh yesterday. One Loktantrik Congress minister, Vivek Singh, also tendered his resignation from the new ministry.
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