Politics

The economy, it added, would have to record a growth rate of 6 pc in second half of the current financial year to reach the desired growth rate.

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

Manmohan Singh said the recent steps by the government were only the "beginning of a process" to revive the economy.

The prime minister said that the rate at which poverty had declined in recent times was commendable.

The Congress said the BJP government in Karnataka has been reduced to a minority after BS Yeddyurappa's exit.

P Muralidhar Rao also hit at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for invoking the name of Mahatma Gandhi during Gujarat elections.

Referring to the opposition to FDI in retail, the PM had said that those opposing such moves are constrained by outdated ideologies.

Mamata urged industrialists to invest in new areas like education, health, tourism, transport and infrastructure.

This came even as Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had opposed FDI in multi-brand retail in the state.

Sushil Kumar Shinde had said that a decision on Afzal Guru's mercy plea will be taken after the current Parliament session.

Former director of Tehelka.com Anirudha Bahal had exposed alleged corruption in defence deals during the NDA regime in 2001.

Former director of Tehelka.com Anirudha Bahal had exposed alleged corruption in defence deals during the NDA regime in 2001.

The BJP leaders, Chidambaram said, understood the urgency for enactment of the reform bills.

Hailing Pawar's political skills, Joshi told reporters that he should join NDA to end quarrels within the alliance.

The EC held an emergency meeting soon after Veerappa Moily said the Centre was considering raising the cap.

The opposition BJP accused the state government of indulging in minority vote bank politics.