George slams Karnataka

JDU chief George Fernandes on Friday criticised the Karnataka government for ignoring the needs of farmers in the state. 8216;8216;Lots of promises were made during the elections but the government hasn8217;t fulfilled any.8217;8217; He said 50 farmers had come to Delhi to petition the government on the 8216;8216;crises8217;8217;.

Patil denies BJP charge

Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Friday denied the BJP8217;s twin charges on 8216;differences8217; between the PMO and the Defence Ministry on the decision to reduce troops in J-K and between the Defence and Home ministries on the figures of infiltration in the Valley.