Nov 22, 2024 03:00 IST
First revealed on: Nov 22, 2024 at 03:00 IST
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Opposition Divided
PROSPECTS OF AN total opposition settlement, on placing up widespread candidates towards the Congress (I) within the Lok Sabha elections, additional dimmed. The final severe effort by the Andhra Chief Minister, N T Rama Rao, to hammer out a formulation for seat changes in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar between the most important opposition events failed.
Lok Sabha Nomination
INDEPENDENTS CONTINUED TO account for the majority of over 500 nominations for the Lok Sabha elections as main political events finalised their candidate lists for the 514 parliamentary constituencies. The 400-odd nominations on the second day have been evenly unfold throughout 20 states and 9 Union Territories, with few necessary personalities submitting papers.
Sri Lanka Assault
AT LEAST 130 Israeli Mossad-trained Sri Lanka police commandos and armed forces males have been killed in Jaffna’s northern province throughout a significant assault by Tamil militants of the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO). Sixty police commandos died in a “Lebanon-style” police station explosion at Chavakachcheri, whereas 70 troopers have been gunned down close to Kaithady. Militants seized arms of American, Chinese language, Israeli, and South African origin.
EC Ban Ignored
THE MADHYA PRADESH authorities appeared to violate Election Fee directives by showering pre-poll presents on voters. They introduced extending advantages to “backward castes”, together with 25 per cent reservations in jobs {and professional} establishments, topic to financial concerns. The state authorities additionally launched a number of measures benefiting ladies, significantly promising free schooling.
