BSP not keen on Third Front: Mayawati

BSP not keen on Third Front: Mayawati New Delhi: The BSP on Saturday indicated that it would not be aligning itself with any Third Front in the President's election or the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. "Our party has not thought about. We are not going to fall into traps", party supremo Mayawati told a press conference when asked whether she would initiate any move for formation of a non-NDA and non-UPA alliance for the 2014 Lok Sabha...
04:59 PM, May 19, 2012
Does Jayalalithaa have ambitions beyond Tamil Nadu?

Does Jayalalithaa have ambitions beyond Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Rs 25 crore ad campaign to celebrate one year in power and highlight its achievements has been slammed by critics. ...
11:50 PM, May 16, 2012

'Third Front' will emerge, says Bardhan

'Third Front' will emerge, says Bardhan Patna: CPI National General Secretary AB Bardhan on Tuesday claimed that a 'Third Front', as a viable alternative to the UPA and NDA, would emerge with like-minded Left parties and some pro-poor regional parties coming together. "The Left parties have been ideologically together even as some pro-poor regional parties will have to come together to be part of the Third Force to crusade for the rights of the poor, farmers...
06:32 PM, Mar 27, 2012

Pawar 'pained' at PM's coalition govt remark

Pawar 'pained' at PM's coalition govt remark New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said on Tuesday that he was upset with the Prime Minister over his remark in Parliament that coalition governance was a major hurdle in the way of reforms. Sharad Pawar said that he was pained at the PM's remarks. "The PM said that the allies were not cooperating. We felt bad because we never acted like this. We respect the coalition religion. If we...
08:18 PM, Mar 20, 2012

No moves afoot for formation of Third Front: Akhilesh

No moves afoot for formation of Third Front: Akhilesh New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said there was no move as of now to form a Third Front and termed his invitation to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers for his swearing-in ceremony as part of established traditions. Akhilesh, who was mobbed by MPs from different parties and the media when he came to Parliament on Monday, denied that his party was in touch...
04:43 PM, Mar 12, 2012
Third Front is impossible: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Third Front is impossible: Lalu Prasad Yadav

RJD chief Laloo Prasad Yadav has dismissed the talks of possible mid-term polls as speculation. ...
04:01 PM, Mar 12, 2012

Third Front good for India: Akhilesh Yadav

Third Front good for India: Akhilesh Yadav New Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday backed the idea of Third Front and said it was a good step for India. "Third Front is a good step for the country, but for SP Uttar Pradesh is the priority," Akhilesh Yadav said. This came a day after party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav said there were no talks of Third Front yet. Akhilesh Yadav, who is all set to...
10:55 AM, Mar 12, 2012

BJP to discuss 'Third Front' issue with NDA allies

BJP to discuss 'Third Front' issue with NDA allies New Delhi: Amid talk of a possible realignment of parties for formation of a Third Front, BJP today said it may discuss the issue with its NDA allies. NDA ally JDU, TMC, AIADMK and BJD have come on the same platform in opposing policies of the central government like formation of NCTC, more powers to the centre in RPF among other issues. This has led to speculation that such like-minded...
03:29 PM, Mar 11, 2012

Kambli to fight Maharashtra Assembly polls

Kambli to fight Maharashtra Assembly polls The Third Front has given Kambli a ticket to fight elections from Vikhroli. ...
01:48 AM, Sep 13, 2009
Doublespeak: Party words pre- and post-poll

Doublespeak: Party words pre- and post-poll

Here's what some of them said before and after the counting of votes. ...
09:40 PM, May 17, 2009

'Stable' Third Front can't unite for Monday meeting

'Stable' Third Front can't unite for Monday meeting Left parties can't hold their alternative to Cong, BJP. ...
04:04 PM, May 17, 2009

Somnath slams Karat, wants him to step down

Somnath slams Karat, wants him to step down Chatterjee also said someone must take the responsibility for the party's rout. ...
09:58 PM, May 16, 2009

Verdict 2009: India awaits election results

Verdict 2009: India awaits election results Counting of votes for all 543 Lok Sabha seat will begin at 0800 hrs IST. ...
06:43 AM, May 16, 2009
Verdict '09: Options for Prez if it is a hung house

Verdict '09: Options for Prez if it is a hung house

What precedents are available for the President of India? ...
03:14 AM, May 16, 2009

States set for counting day: K'taka | Andhra | Sikkim | Goa | Punjab | J-K

States set for counting day: K'taka |  Andhra | Sikkim | Goa | Punjab | J-K Fingers crossed, politicos will see their fate unveiled as EVMs spill out the nos. ...
02:18 AM, May 16, 2009
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