Andhra Congress has no objection YSR's son becoming chief minister: Chief WhipSeptember 4th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Congress party's Andhra Pradesh unit reportedly has no objection to Jaganmohan Reddy, the son of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajsekhara Reddy, becoming the next chief minister of the state, the party unit's chief whip said on Friday.
Nepal Prime Minister to visit India on Aug 18August 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will begin his tour to India on August 18. This will be his first visit to India after assuming power in May.
Four generations of a family vote together in SrinagarMay 7th, 2009 SRINAGAR - In a rare spectacle, four generations of a family - from a 100-year-old woman to her 25-year-old great grandson - turned out together to exercise their franchise at a polling station in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency Thursday. They voted at the Raira Yach polling station in the Khansahib assembly segment of the constituency.
PM has voluntarily abdicated authority: AdvaniApril 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Reiterating his charge that Manmohan Singh is a weak prime minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani said Manmohan Singh had 'voluntarily abdicated authority'.
Donate for Recession Party!April 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If the economy is in a slump and the polls are about to begin, can the Recession Party be far behind? The man behind the new outfit is comedian Jaspal Bhatti. After successfully launching it in Chandigarh, Bhatti has now launched the party in Mumbai.
Jaspal Bhatti's Recession party to field comediansApril 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Humorist Jaspal Bhatti's newly formed Recession Party plans to field comedians from all six Lok Sabha constituencies in Mumbai. He has already launched the party in Chandigarh and will formally announce his plans for Mumbai here Thursday.
Jaspal Bhatti wants quota for fools!March 31st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - On the eve of All Fools' Day April 1, noted humorist Jaspal Bhatti Tuesday sought reservation of seats in parliament and other institutions for fools in the country. 'There should be reservation in all bodies, including parliament, for fools,' the comedian, who recently floated a 'Recession Party' to contest the Lok Sabha elections, told IANS.
I am not going to be prime minister: SoniaMarch 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi asserted Tuesday that she had no desire to be the prime minister of India. Asked at a press conference if she would change her mind on the subject, Gandhi replied: 'My position is the same, my position is not going to change.
Satirist Jaspal Bhatti to field candidate from Amritsar for LS pollsMarch 19th, 2009 AMRITSAR - At a time when all political parties are announcing their lists of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the recently formed party of popular satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti has also announced its candidate. Jaspal Bhatti has announced "Ghulle Shah" (comedian) alias Surinder Farishta, as the candidate of his Recession Party for Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Jaspal Bhatti to contest polls... Wants to be PM!March 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Sounding his election bugle with a colourful brass band in tow here, comedian-actor Jaspal Bhatti Monday announced that he would contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections with his newly-formed Recession Party and would only aim to become the prime minister. Announcing his candidature for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, Bhatti said the purpose behind his contesting the election was to overcome his own joblessness and improve his own financial health in these recessionary times.
Jaspal Bhatti to bank on 'fools' to be Prime MinisterMarch 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Well-known comedian Jaspal Bhatti took a dig at the country's multi-party system by announcing his plans to contest the upcoming general elections on a "Recession Party" ticket. Bhatti, who is a qualified engineer by profession, would 'contest' from his native place Chandigarh on the ticket of "Recession Party", which he launched on Monday.
India to have its own take on the RazziesFebruary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a spin-off from Hollywood's Golden Raspbery Awards (also known as the Razzies) which recognises the worst in cinema, India will have its own version of the same, Golden Kela Awards, to be held March 7. Launched by Random magazine, the ceremony will take place here on the same day as the 54th Filmfare Awards 2009 are held in Mumbai.
Senior Delhi Police official injured in accidentFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A senior Delhi Police officer was injured in a road accident in the capital, police said here Thursday. District Commissioner of Police (Central) Jaspal Singh suffered injuries after four vehicles, including his, were involved in a collision, a police official said.
There can only be one PM, I am simply discharging duties: PranabFebruary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he was simply 'discharging his duties' while officiating in place of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is recuperating after a heart surgery. Asked at CNN-IBN's 'Indian of the Year' awards function about his status now since he is discharging the duties of the prime minister, the senior Congress leader quipped: 'Simply I am discharging duties, neither I am officiating nor acting, neither de-jure nor de-facto.'
Under the constitution of the country, there can be only one prime minister, he said.
Rahul Gandhi has all the qualities to become PM: CongressJanuary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress Friday said that Rahul Gandhi has all the qualities to become the prime minister of India as he represents the aspirations of young India. 'Rahulji possesses all the qualities to become the prime minister of India.
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