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Mangawaon
Mangawan constituency has become important ever since the veteran Congress leader Sriniwas Tiwari stared contesting from here.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Raghogarh
Raghogarh is the big constituency in the state where all eyes would be focussed. It is the constituency of the Chief Minister Digvijay Singh, who is also the scion of the princely state that was a part of Gnu ruled by the Scindias.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Jabalpur Cantonment
Jabalpur was the capital of the Gond Kings during the 12th century as also the seat of the Kalchuri dynasty.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Shivpuri
The biggest question that haunts the voters in this constituency is whether Yashodhra Raje Scindia, the scion of erstwhile rulers of Gwalior would contest the polls.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Now, a 5-party front also joins Delhi's poll fray
Delhi will once again set for a major political battle, mainly between the ruling Cong and BJP. But this time other parties aren't lagging behind in at least making their presence felt.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Sheila Dikshit
She took over as Chief Minister of Govt of NCT of Delhi on December 3, 1998 after the Congress, led by her in Delhi, swept the assembly polls.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Gwalior
Politics in the Gwalior assembly segment has centered around the Scindia family, the erstwhile rulers of the region.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Scene after 1998 polls
The Congress dealt a stunning blow to Bhairon Singh Shekhawat's BJP Government in the desert state of Rajasthan in 1998 elections when it won 150 of the 197 seats for which elections were held, which is a record.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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MNF has edge over Cong
Although no reliable survey has been conducted in the state as yet, political observers see it as a battle tougher for Congress than the ruling Mizo National Front.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Vasundhararaje
Scion of the Gwalior royal family and former Union minister of state in the Vajpayee ministry, Vasundhararaje Scindia faces toughest challenge of her political career so far as she tries to oust Ashok Gehlot Government in Rajasthan as the state BJP chief.
Updated on Oct 14, 2003 12:00 PM IST
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Mizoram at a glance
Mizoram At A Glance
Updated on Jan 27, 2005 04:54 PM IST
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GC Kataria
Drawn into politics on the ideology of Sangh Parivar, Gulab Chand Kataria has graduated from youth politics to become the leader of opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly.
Updated on Oct 14, 2003 12:00 PM IST
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DS Nagpure
An active social activist and trade unionist, Doman Singh Nagpure has been associated with Republican Party of India.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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Ajay Singh
Ajay Singh has become a senior leader of the Madhya Pradesh Congress and held the important portfolio of Panchayat, Rural development and Tourism.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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SC Shukla
Shyama Charan Shukla was born on February 27, 1925 in Raipur to Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla, the first chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. Shyama Charan went on to become the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh thrice.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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R Singhdeo
A very senior and seasoned politician, Ramchandra Singhdeo has been the first finance minister of the Chhattisgarh state.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Profile- Lt. Governor
Vijai K Kapoor retired from the post of Secretary in the Ministry of Defence in September 1996. Having been in the Indian Administrative Service for 35 Years, he has rich experience of public administration.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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Hari Singh
A four time member of the Rajasthan assembly, Hari Singh was born on July 3, 1941 in village Khedla Bujurg of Dausa district.
Updated on Oct 14, 2003 12:00 PM IST
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Mahendra Karma
Karma, has worked with the tribals in the Bastar region of the state and has represented them for a long time. He was born May 19, 1958 at Fareshpal and has a post graduate degree in Arts.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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With an eye on poll, Govt amends OBC list
Apparently with an eye on the coming polls, the Centre on June 5 decided to include certain new castes and communities in central list of other backward classes in various states including Delhi, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Ajit Jogi
Ajit Jogi, a senior Cong leader and spokesperson of Congress was elected as first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh state.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:53 PM IST
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Ramchandra Singhdeo
A very senior and seasoned politician, Ramchandra Singhdeo has been the first finance minister of Chhattisgarh state.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Electoral System in India
India is a constitutional democracy with a parliamentary system of government, and at the heart of the system is a commitment to hold regular, free and fair elections.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Hajarilal Raghuvanshi
Born on July, 30, 1930 at village Chatarkheda in Hoshangabad district. A Matriculate, he is active in politics since 1947. A farmer by profession, he has held various offices in Gram Panchayat, Mandal.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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Jamuna Devi
A seasoned politician of Madhya Pradesh, Jamuna Devi is seen as a rebel within the Congress, who has her own views on vital issues.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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History of Mizoram
The origin of the Mizos, like those of many other tribes in the North Eastern India is shrouded in mystery.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
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Parasram Maderna
A seasoned politician, Parasram Maderna is one of the oldest members of Rajasthan assembly. He has been elected to Rajasthan assembly for a record nine times ever since being elected for the first time (1957-1962).
Updated on Oct 14, 2003 12:00 PM IST
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Chronology of major NE terror strikes
Following is the chronology of major terrorist strikes in Northeast since 1995 in reverse order.
Updated on Jan 27, 2005 04:55 PM IST
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Cong poll survey: Uphill task in R'sthan, MP
A survey by the Congress indicates the party faces an uphill task in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot trails BJP leader Vasundhara Raje Scindia in popularity.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:55 PM IST
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Digvijay Singh
Digvijay Singh was born on February 28, 1947 in the royal family of Raghogarh principality, presently in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on Oct 16, 2003 07:54 PM IST
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