The Indian Express -- Politics

Tuesday, November 18 1997

Rao tampered with Rajiv files, claims Outlook

At least six crucial files relating to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case have been "lost" or tampered with by Narasimha Rao's Prime Minister's Office (PMO), a weekly magazine has reported. According to its investigations, controversial tantrik Chandraswami, in cahoots with Rao, was involved in a massive cover up of details crucial to the case.

Advani vows to fight caste exploitation by parties

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president L K Advani said that his party would fight caste discrimination and political parties exploiting various castes to gain political mileage. Reiterating his party's resolve to eradicate untouchability, he said the Congress and Janata Dal had exploited the caste factor to promote their political interests.

A small effort for a big plan

When 79-year-old Kannoth Karunakaran organised a youth rally in Kochi last week, he had two objectives: rejuvenating his own political career and projecting his son K Muraleedharan as a future leader. A rally is too small an effort when the plans are so big, but the former Union minister has sent enough signals to indicate that it is too early to write him off.

Congress takes aim, UF evasive action

Front scales down pro-DMK rhetoric

Cong hopes to make a killing on Rajiv murder

MPs anguished over lack of vibes with Govt

"Ego traits bane of coalitions" -- Sangma

BJP faults Chidambaram for statement over Jain panel

Rao tampered with Rajiv files, claims Outlook

Advani vows to fight caste exploitation by parties

Nayanar's bid for glory and fame has no history

A small effort for a big plan

Jain Commission ATR draft awaits Cabinet clearance

Dispelling Kesri's views, ULFA takes Cong head on

Goa Information Act withheld for debate

Sena-backed aghadi wrests KMC

BJP glad as Jain report overshadows UP

Kanshi trying to take Ambedkar's place, says widow