Political journey of Jayalalithaa

In Tamil Nadu, the clash of the titans is all but over. 63 year old J Jayalalithaa, former matinee idol and three time Chief Minister, is back from political exile. As Amma readies to step into office for the fourth time, riding a wave of 2G scam related anti-DMK feeling, a look at the life of one of the most enigmatic politicians of In...

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Karnataka crisis: Yeddyurappa parades 122 MLAs, says 'majority proved'

New Delhi/Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has met President Pratibha Patil and has paraded 122 MLAs before her to prove that he has the numbers in the Assembly. The Karnataka Governor issued a press communique soon after defending his decision to recommend President's Rule in the state. Emerging from the meeting, BJP president Nitin Gadkari said they had also requested the President to recall Karnataka Governor HR Bhardwaj. Mr Gadkari said Governor Bhardwaj's "action was unconstitutional", referring to his recommendation that President's Rule be imposed in Karnataka. Mr Gadkari pointed out that Mr Yeddyurappa "has the...

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