Monday, February 15, 1999
CLP meet to elect new Orissa leader today
In the fast changing political developments in the state, Industry Minister Niranjan Patnaik and Rural Development Minister Matlub Ali, both staunch J B Patnaik loyalists, have emerged as the frontrunners in the race for the post of chief minister of Orissa.
BJP allies draw Advani's flak for "bullying" Govt
Union Home Minister L K Advani on Sunday criticised the BJP allies at the Centre saying even parties with just three or four MPs were "bullying" the Vajpayee-led coalition with their frequent threats of withdrawal of support, affecting the image of the government.
Sacked Takht jathedar sets terms for exit
Suspended Akal Takht Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh has set pre-conditions that he would give up jathedarship only if head granthi of the Golden Temple Giani Mohan Singh honoured the pro-Badal appointed acting Jathedar Giani Puran Singh with a siropa at his installation ceremony scheduled to be held on Monday.
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