Jolt for Jaya as ally PMK opposes Delhi rule in TN
Chinks appear to have developed in the AIADMK-led front in Tamil Nadu on Jayalalitha's demand for dismissal of DMK Government with one of its constituents Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) today disfavouring imposition of President's rule in the State. PMK president S Ramadoss said his party was not in favour of invoking Article 356 in Tamil Nadu but favoured the Karunanidhi government resigning on its own.
BJP meet to resolve its identity crisis and begin a new phase
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) jamboree in Gandhinagar this weekend, which will anoint Kushabhau Thakre as the new president, marks the start of a critical phase in its political growth. With virtually its entire established leadership in government, the BJP faces the formidable task of regrouping and creating an entirely new hierarchy.
Flaying bid to amend Statute futile: Advani
Union Home Minister L K Advani has said that the Communist parties had no right to criticise the present government's bid to seek review of the Constitution. Advani added that it was, in fact, ironical that the Communist parties saw in the bid "an attempt to finish democracy" for the same parties had supported Emergency Rule.
Vajpayee chides Shiv Sena
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee yesterday disapproved disruption of Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's musical programme by Shiv Sena activists on Sunday night. Vajpayee's strong reaction against disruption of the musical programme assumes political importance since Sena is the alliance partner of the BJP in Maharashtra.
Wannabes vie for YC post as Priyanka Gandhi backs out
Priyanka Gandhi's decision to refrain from assuming the post as next Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president has let loose the dogs of war within the party. After she conveyed her preference to Congress leaders a few days ago, several probables are now warring to elbow out rivals in a bid for the post, a decision on which is expected any day now.
N-E CMs resolve council issue
The meeting of North Eastern Council (NEC) states has resolved the issue of the council's reorganisation be taken up by the concerned Chief Ministers during their meeting with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on May eight next. The member states have been insisting that the present practice of heading the council by a Governor be done away with and representatives from states be included at planning and administrative levels of the council.
