Politics

BJP leader Shanta Kumar said, "All people in the BJP had fought elections together. The people did not vote for us. We accept it."

Defeating anti-incumbency for the second time in a row, Modi has raised his prospects for a venture into the national politics.

The remarks came close on the heels of PCC chief Virbhadra Singh giving signals that he would like to become the next Chief Minister.

"Paid news is a blot not only on the press but also to the democratic process," the DUJ said in a statement.

The chief minister said he was happy working for the people of Bihar.

The Samajwadi Party asked the government to rethink on the bill, warning that it could have a very serious fallout.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the ban on mining imposed by the Supreme Court was hurting the state's economy.

Govindacharya warned that democracy and its wings could be in danger if political parties failed to take up economic issues based on traditional Indian ideals.

Leader of Opposition Shaktisinh Gohil said that the high turnout will be an eye-opener for the BJP government.

Yeddyurappa said KJP would set up local committees in all assembly segments with equal representation of women, minorities and youth.

For the second phase, BJP has fielded candidates on all 95 seats going to the poll, whereas Congress is contesting on 92 and GPP on 84 seats.

Chidambaram stressed upon the crucial role Aadhaar cards were going to play in the successful implementation of the scheme.

Expressing hope that BJP will soon come to power, he urged industrialists to invest within and not invest in foreign shores.

Modi accused the UPA of lacking courage to stand up to the Pakistani Interior Minister's remarks alluding 26/11 to Babri demolition.

Gadkari, who took charge on December 19, 2009, has been under constant pressure and scrutiny during his term as the BJP chief.

The Shiv Sena agreed to remove the temporary memorial structure while responding to a notice from the BMC.