Politics

Gogoi, who has been winning the Titabar seat since 1997, has an experience of over 50 years in politics and is credited with bringing the Congress to power.

This comes a day after Union Minister Arun Jaitley asked Mehbooba Mufti to make up her mind on the alliance issue.

Metropolitan Magistrate Lovleen, after hearing the submissions, posted the matter for April 8 for the next hearing on the plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

Mishandling of the devastating floods in Uttarakhand in 2013 forced the Congress high command to remove Bahuguna and appoint Rawat as the chief minister.

Nothing has ever happened to the reservation for Dalits and tribals where BJP is in power, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"People from all walks of life-- young and old and particularly women have come out in such large number to bless me and I am very touched with their response," Gogoi said.

Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav said giving gift is an old custom.

"BJP since its Jan Sangh days has been favouring reservation for SC/ST and OBC and will remain committed to the objective," Thawar Chand Gehlot said.

Both the Houses of Maharashtra Legislature on Tuesday witnessed uproar with opposition Congress and NCP members protesting against the arrest.

Refuting all accusations against him, the BJP MLA said this is a conspiracy against him.

With Tamil Nadu going to polls on May 16, there is still enough time for new alliances to form, for old marriages to break and for a change of heart.

In a major shot in the arm, HRD Minister Smriti Irani received support from over 600 teachers from varsities across Delhi.

Left Front Chairman Biman Bose said talks are still on and he hoped that a solution would be worked out.

He also lashed out at Shiv Sena asking the party how much money it made from these deals.