BJP’s first poll list in mid-December

Former party president Rajnath Singh and national vice-president Kalraj Mishra are leading the two Jan Swabhiman Yatras that will conclude in Ayodhya on November 17. The Jan Chenta Yatra would will conclude in New Delhi on November 20.

BJP’s first list of candidate was originally expected in September,but the party postponed the announcement,fearing that this could lead to bickering which,in turn,could cast a shadow on the yatras.

Shahi visited Rampur to discuss preparations for L K Advani’s Jan Chenta Yatra that will reach here on November 19 after entering UP on November 18. Advani will address rallies in Rampur,Moradabad and Ghaziabad during his two-day tour of UP. It will be the second visit of his yatra in UP.

Kalyan salvo against Advani

Lucknow: Former BJP leader Kalyan Singh on Sunday said that his former party chief L K Advani should be chargesheeted in the cash-for-vote scam and an FIR be lodged against him. Both Advani and his former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni were involved in the scam,he said,adding the drama of sting operation was a cover-up. The BJP is “neck-deep in corruption” and has no moral right to raise the issue,he said.

BJP will oppose religion-based quota: Rajnath

Moradabad: BJP president Rajnath Singh on Sunday said his party favoured reservation on socio-economic basis and would steadfastly oppose any religion-based quota. “The BJP favours reservation on socio-economic basis,” he said at a function here.