The Indian Express -- Politics

Monday, May 12 1997

EC allows JD, JMM more time to complete polls

After showing a spot of "leniency" to the Congress, the Election Commission has allowed a similar extension in the deadline for the Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to complete their organisational polls. The parties are now required to complete their election by June 15. However, no further extension would be entertained by the commission.

Amethi waits with bated breath for Sonia to come back

People of Amethi, the constituency of Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, are ecstatic about Sonia Gandhi's entry into politics as a Congress member. The entire town is anxiously waiting for Sonia's next step which probably explains the absence of any overt jubilation.

March to seek Bihar CM's resignation

Supporters of the 16-party Left and Democratic combine, yesterday took to the streets for the first time demanding the dismissal of the Bihar Chief Minister, Laloo Prasad Yadav, following the CBI seeking the Governor's sanction to prosecute him in the Rs 950 crore fodder scam.

JD most degenerate lot: minister

Cong chief may have a smooth sailing under Sonia's shadow

Kesri is a "dictator" & an abberation: Antulay

Hazare launches a "silent" crusade

Major win for India over Pak at SAARC

Sena orders polls to Thane school board

Two Punjabi non-romantics may succeed

BJP demands market prices for acquired land in Konkan region

PWG ban aimed at curbing Netam's influence in MP

Joginder using all tricks to stay on

Kerala ex-ministers indicted in land scam

Karunanidhi calls all-party meet on clashes