By-poll results give BJP reason to celebrateSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Reeling under crises after its debacle in the Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had a reason to celebrate when it won seven of the 12 bye-elections to various state assemblies Monday. The Congress party received a setback, getting only four seats.
Poll panel suspends two Madhya Pradesh officialsSeptember 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Sunday ordered the suspension of the police chief and district magistrate of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh for "violation of various instructions" of the poll panel during the assembly by-poll held last week. "Election Commission orders the suspension of district magistrate and superintendent of police of Bhind in Madhya Pradesh for violation of various instructions of the commission during assembly by-elections in the district," a release issued by the commission said.
Congress committed to development of Bundelkhand: RahulJuly 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Three days after he met the prime minister to seek a special package for the Bundelkhand region, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Friday said the party would do everything for the welfare and development of the region that he says is steeped in poverty. "We have submitted a memorandum to the prime minister (on Bundelkhand).
Madhya Pradesh recommends CBI probe into legislator's murderJuly 8th, 2009 BHOPAL - The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the murder of a Congress legislator in the state. "We have forwarded the matter to the central government with a request to conduct a CBI probe.
Rameshwar Thakur takes oath as Madhya Pradesh GovernorJune 30th, 2009 BHOPAL - Senior Congress leader Rameshwar Thakur took oath as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan today. Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice A K Pattnaik administered the oath of office to the Thakur.
Rameshwar Thakur takes over as Madhya Pradesh governorJune 30th, 2009 BHOPAL - Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka governor Rameshwar Thakur was sworn in here Tuesday as the 18th governor of Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Leader of Opposition in assembly Jamuna Devi, state Congress Committee president Suresh Pachouri, Madhya Pradesh cabinet ministers and other dignitaries were present on the occasion at Raj Bhavan.
H.R.Bhardwaj appointed new Karnataka governorJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former law minister H.R. Bhardwaj was Wednesday appointed governor of Karnataka, replacing incumbent Rameshwar Thakur who has been transferred to Madhya Pradesh, officials said here.
Congress legislator in Madhya Pradesh shot deadApril 13th, 2009 BHOPAL - A Congress legislator was shot dead by unidentified assailants when he was returning from an election meeting in Madhya Pradesh Monday evening, police said. Makhan Singh Jatav was shot at from a point blank range by four unidentified people near Chharetav village of Bhind district, in Madhya Pradesh's Chambal region, around 550 km from here.
Congress legislator shot at in Madhya PradeshApril 13th, 2009 BHOPAL - A Congress party legislator was shot at by unidentified assailants in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh Monday evening, police said. Makhan Singh Jatav is a legislator from Gohad assembly constituency in the state.
Madhya Pradesh assembly to convene MondayMarch 16th, 2009 BHOPAL - The Madhya Pradesh assembly will convene Monday for a five-day session, an official said here Sunday. Principal Secretary A.K.
Opposition leader in Madhya Pradesh returns official carMarch 6th, 2009 BHOPAL - Jamuna Devi, the leader of opposition in Madhya Pradesh, Thursday returned her official car to the government in protest against not getting official staff for discharging her duties. 'It is my gift to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his birthday,' Jamuna Devi told reporters.
Himachal Pradesh assembly budget session from Feb 12February 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - The budget session of the Himachal Pradesh assembly, beginning Feb 12, is likely to be stormy with the opposition Congress vowing to expose the 'failures' of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. 'The Congress would raise various issues like total failure of public distribution system, deteriorating law and order in the state, and the government taking credit over projects initiated by the previous government,' state Congress president Kaul Singh Thakur told reporters.
Madhya Pradesh may reduce farm loan rates: governorJanuary 6th, 2009 BHOPAL - Governor Balram Jakhar Wednesday indicated that Madhya Pradesh may lower the interest rates on farm loans, saying the government was committed to fulfil the promises made to the people. Addressing the inaugural session of the 13th state assembly, Jakhar said the election results in the state showed the people have given their approval to 'my government's determination to build a new Madhya Pradesh'.
Rohani re-elected Madhya Pradesh assembly speakerJanuary 6th, 2009 BHOPAL - Senior BJP leader Ishwardas Rohani was re-elected speaker of the 13th Madhya Pradesh assembly Wednesday. His election was unanimous.
Madhya Pradesh assembly session commencesJanuary 4th, 2009 BHOPAL - The inaugural session of Madhya Pradesh's newly elected 13th Vidhan Sabha commenced Monday in this capital city after senior opposition leader Jamuna Devi was appointed pro-tem speaker. Jamuna Devi was administered oath by Governor Balram Jakhar Sunday.