Politics

Mamata has been resisting calls so far to change her party' stand and back the Congress stalwart from Bengal.

Anticipatory bail was also granted to Yeddyurappa's two sons BS Raghavendra and BS Vijayendra and son-in-law Sohan Kumar.

The AIADMK supremo said that there was no change in her party's stand to back PA Sangma.

Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee spoke to TMC MP Kabir Suman, who assured him of his support.

It is alleged that Rosaiah as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister gave away 9.3 acres of government land to private parties flouting norms.

Venting her anger, the West Bengal CM said politics in India had become murky and values were being compromised through money.

Sangma, against his party decision, has been pressing for his candidature in the Presidential polls.

The BJD also seems to be waiting for NDA to finalise its stand on the Presidential election.

He said that he had spoken to many NDA leaders, ahead of their meeting on Sunday and appealed them to support his candidature.

The TMC chief has asked PA Sangma to withdraw from the race if APJ Abdul Kalam, whom she wants to join the fray, agreed to contest.

Hakim said that such a call is coming from PCC leaders who did not get any ministerial berth but not from Congress ministers.

The Presidential election is slated on July 19 through secret ballots which will be counted on July 22.

Pranab has reached out to the Trinamool Congress chief, saying she is like a sister and he wants her to support his candidature.

Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel requested APJ Abdul Kalam to not contest the Presidential poll.

Pranab's stature is high and the UPA has proposed his name, we will be supporting him, Mulayam Singh Yadav said.

Manmohan Singh had earlier kept the charge of Finance Ministry for a short span during the UPA-I.