Articles by Pradip Kumar Maitra
Judeo to be star campaigner not CM: Advani
The deputy Prime Minister said that Dilip Singh Judeo will be the star campaigner for BJP in Chhattisgarh. He however ruled out Judeo being projected as the CM.
Updated on Nov 18, 2003 09:48 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Judeo's resignation puts Chhattisgarh BJP on backfoot
The party had to defer the release of its poll manifesto till Wednesday as it said a lot about corruptions in 'Jogi Raj', reports Pradip Maitra.
Updated on Nov 18, 2003 02:26 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
NCP, BJP exploring electoral tie-up
The state NCP chief, VC Shukla admitted that the NCP and BJP were negotiating electoral adjustments and the picture would be clear once withdrawal of nominations are over.
Published on Nov 17, 2003 02:04 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Jogi ropes in BJP MP to Cong fold
In a surprising move BJP MP and tribal leader PR Khunte joined the Congress in the presence of Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, protesting against disbursement of tickets in the party.
Published on Nov 11, 2003 06:47 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
BJP supporters resent ticket distribution, storm party office
Supporters of several BJP leaders, who were denied tickets stormed the party state office in protest forcing senior leaders behind locked doors, writes PK Maitra.
Updated on Nov 11, 2003 07:08 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Sack Jogi, demands rebel Cong leader
Rebel Congress leader and former minister, Vidhan Mishra, who was denied a ticket from Dharsiva, has demanded the removal of Chief Minister Jogi for free conduct of polls.
Published on Nov 11, 2003 06:47 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Resentment brews in Ch'garh Cong over ticket distribution
State minister Vidhan Mishra, who was denied a ticket, has threatened to expose son of CM Ajit Jogi.
Updated on Nov 10, 2003 08:21 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Chhattisgarh minister resigns to protest ticket denial
Minister of State for Industries Vidhan Mishra resigned after he wasn't fielded from Dharsiva constituency in Raipur district.
Updated on Nov 10, 2003 01:01 AM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
BJP list sparks unrest, many activists quit
Strong unrest prevailed among BJP men in Chhattisgarh over distribution of tickets for forthcoming polls. The first list includes 72 names out of 90, reports PK Maitra.
Updated on Nov 07, 2003 01:04 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
C'garh is problematic state, says JM Lyngdoh
Describing Chhattisgarh as a problamitic state, CEC took the state bureaucracy to task for showing pro-Congress 'bias', reports Pradip Kumar Maitra.
Updated on Nov 05, 2003 02:02 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh are problematic: Lyngdoh
Chief Election Commissioner JM Lyngdoh has described Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, as two of the five states that go to the polls on December 1 which are "problematic".
Updated on Nov 05, 2003 02:24 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
All parties pile up complaints as Lyngdoh visits Raipur
It was a day for making allegations and counter allegations before the CEC, writes PK Maitra from Raipur.
Updated on Nov 04, 2003 04:54 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
NCP, BSP, GGP may eat into Cong votes
The BSP and GGP, along with NCP, may eat into the share of Congress votes and thus affect its poll prospects, writes PK Maitra.
Published on Nov 03, 2003 05:00 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Stiff test for Jogi?s skills
In trouble over his 'autocratic' style of functioning, the CBI chargesheet and the foreign citizenship row involving his son, state CM Ajit Jogi is virtually fighting for political survival.
Updated on Oct 23, 2003 03:48 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Stiff test for Jogi's skills
Chhattisgarh is set to witness a fierce battle between the ruling Cong led by Ajit Jogi and state NCP chief VC Shukla in the coming state polls.
Updated on Oct 23, 2003 02:40 AM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra, Raipur
Cong unfazed by Netam's resignation
The move by senior Congress leader to quit the party and join the NCP has hardly affected the tribal Bastar region, which Netam represents, writes Pradip Kumar Maitra Kanker.
Updated on Oct 20, 2003 05:16 PM IST
PTI | Pradip Kumar Maitra Kanker, Kanker (bastar
Chh'garh tough for BJP
Contrary to tall claims by some BJP leaders, the party faces neck and neck battle with Cong in Chhattisgarh state, a BJP survey said.
Published on Oct 13, 2003 03:16 PM IST
PTI | (Pradip Kumar Maitra) Hindustan Times, Raipur