Murli Manohar Joshi On Arun Jaitley

Expressing condolences at the death of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday said that it will be a challenge for everyone to follow the ideals and diligence of the party stalwart.

The Arun Jaitley vs Kirti Azad controversy snowballed today as four BJP elders - who pulled up the party leadership after the Bihar poll debacle - decided to meet Mr Azad and raise the issue in the party forum. Mr Azad has said he will call the Prime Minister's Office on Friday to seek an appointment with PM Narendra Modi, who he maintains, is his ...

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee favoured a dhoti and kurta teamed with a Jawahar jacket and chappals or slippers. On a police proforma that the government says is routinely filled by prominent politicians for security reasons, BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are listed as Mr Vajpayee's close associates.

The BJP could end suspense today on at least one seat that Narendra Modi, its prime ministerial candidate, will contest in next month's general election.

BJP is attempting to be the "early bird" by readying to announce the first list of party candidates on February 27 for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Narendra Modi, armed with the blessings of the RSS and after consultation with party chief Rajnath Singh, is expected to hand out election campaign responsibilities to senior BJP leaders today. A meeting of the party's parliamentary board, made up of its top 12 leaders, is underway and an announcement on Team Modi 2014 could be made thereafter.

Expressing condolences at the death of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday said that it will be a challenge for everyone to follow the ideals and diligence of the party stalwart.

The Arun Jaitley vs Kirti Azad controversy snowballed today as four BJP elders - who pulled up the party leadership after the Bihar poll debacle - decided to meet Mr Azad and raise the issue in the party forum. Mr Azad has said he will call the Prime Minister's Office on Friday to seek an appointment with PM Narendra Modi, who he maintains, is his ...

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee favoured a dhoti and kurta teamed with a Jawahar jacket and chappals or slippers. On a police proforma that the government says is routinely filled by prominent politicians for security reasons, BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are listed as Mr Vajpayee's close associates.

The BJP could end suspense today on at least one seat that Narendra Modi, its prime ministerial candidate, will contest in next month's general election.

BJP is attempting to be the "early bird" by readying to announce the first list of party candidates on February 27 for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Narendra Modi, armed with the blessings of the RSS and after consultation with party chief Rajnath Singh, is expected to hand out election campaign responsibilities to senior BJP leaders today. A meeting of the party's parliamentary board, made up of its top 12 leaders, is underway and an announcement on Team Modi 2014 could be made thereafter.