Goa polls: Regional parties might play spoilers

Goa polls: Regional parties might play spoilers Panaji: A bunch of regional parties in Goa is likely to spoil the party for national players, including ruling Congress and opposition BJP, during the March 3 Assembly polls, even as hectic parleys are underway to seal alliances ahead of elections, say political observers. The regional parties in Goa are aiming to form a formidable opposition in the state for the elections, even as national parties are busy working out...
04:33 PM, Jan 05, 2012

Smaller parties up against Cong in Arunachal polls

Smaller parties up against Cong in Arunachal polls Unlikeliest of political symbols are finding a foothold in the Assembly polls. ...
12:26 PM, Sep 29, 2009

FTN: In Indian politics, it's always family first

FTN: In Indian politics, it's always family first Most of the regional political parties in India are family fiefdom. ...
07:25 AM, May 26, 2009

India's '09 poll verdict dashes small party hopes

India's '09 poll verdict dashes small party hopes The demise of the smaller parties is across the board. ...
10:20 PM, May 17, 2009

Benazir flees, Nawaz's men stay to protest Emergency

Benazir flees, Nawaz's men stay to protest Emergency Mumbai: Kumar Sangakkara or Mahela Jayawardene should drop down and bolster a concerning middle order if Sri Lanka are to be successful at this month's World Cup, former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga told Reuters. Ranatunga, the burly left-handed batsman who led Sri Lanka to the title the last time it was played in the subcontinent in 1996, believes the island nation are the favourites, besides India, to win the World Cup...
06:38 PM, Dec 07, 2007

Small parties for Ind nominee as Prez

Small parties for Ind nominee as Prez Eight regional parties have hinted at extending support to the candidature of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Prez poll. ...
04:13 PM, Jun 06, 2007
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