Tuesday, September 21, 1999
Loose cannon George backfires, yet again
Once again, Union Defence Minister George Fernandes is at the centre of a controversy. The Election Commission has rejected his charge that surplus ballot papers had been printed for the Nalanda and Barh Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar and accused him of indulging in corrupt electoral practices.
Desertions make Laloo leaders fear for party's life
Are the large-scale desertions from the ruling RJD indicative of the direction in which the wind is blowing in Bihar? In less than a week, four MLAs have quit the party and joined the Janata Dal (United), giving a severe jolt it's prospects in the ongoing elections.
Patch up for polls, BJP tells UP leaders
With reports about a possible slide in the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral fortunes in Uttar Pradesh gaining ground, the party bosses on Monday summoned State Chief Minister Kalyan Singh for urgent consultations.
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