Politics

On the other hand, Union Textiles Minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao reiterated that he would abide by the Congress high command's decision on the statehood issue.

EC has issued notice against Gopinath Munde and sought explanation on his remarks within 20 days.

Currently Ambika Soni is the only woman among the 12 AICC general secretaries, while of the 44 secretaries only five are women.

Mamata has hit out at the state EC and the Opposition for demanding deployment of central forces in a local election.

The Aam Aadmi Party had put up posters depict Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit as 'corrupt' and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal 'honest'.

Mufti insisted that things have started to fall in place for rejuvenation of peace process with Pakistan.

The electorate of rain-ravaged Kinnaur constituency would cast their votes on June 27 and counting of votes would take place on June 30.

"They claim to be social workers but are actually working for money. Talk shows are nothing but money shows," she alleged.

"Nitish Kumar is getting bouts of fever at frequent intervals merely at the thought of Modi," Rajiv Pratap Rudy said.

The meeting comes a day after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had called on the veteran Sangh leader.

The leaders are likely to discuss concerns raised by Advani in the running of the party.

DMDK, headed by actor-turned-politician Vijayakant, has fielded party treasurer AR Elangovan as its candidate.

Backing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's elevation in the BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that the Hindutva was the only way to bring about change in the country.

"What the PM has said is right. I thank him for that. There is no hidden message in that," the Bihar CM said.

"We had fought 2009 elections projecting Advani as our PM candidate," said the JD(U) chief, whose party broke the alliance with BJP on Sunday.

Describing Rahul Gandhi as a 'natural leader', Prime Minsiter Manmohan Singh said, 'I hope he will lead the UPA.'