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Moopanar may return to Cong
Chances of the return of a politician to the Congress after Sonia Gandhi became party president have brightened following Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) chief GK Moopanar's announcement that he would "consider rejoining" the party. Moopanar said this in Chennai after announcing his decision to quit the TMC presidency owning moral responsibility for the party's poor showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
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Naidu not to join Govt
Stung by the resignation of his Industries Minister over support to the BJP, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu has categorically ruled out the possibility of joining the Vajpayee Government. Naidu also allayed fears among Muslim minorities over the party's support to the BJP Government during the trust vote.
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JCT-Polysindo deal on the rocks
In a new twist to the JCT-Polysindo deal, the Indonesian company has accused JCT of going back on its earlier commitment on the price for its synthetic fibre division. JCT said that Polysindo of Indonesia was keen on completing the transaction but JCT has suddenly raised objections on the valuation of the business and has sought an additional Rs 100 crore for the divestment.
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Mamata wants BJP alliance for panchayat polls
Mamata Banerjee's formal invitation to state Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, to join the Bangla Bachao Front (BBF) for the coming panchayat election, indicates that both partners are willing to take an early decision on the issue. Mamata has already asked the leaders of her new organisation to prepare for the panchayat polls slated for May 31.
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