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A TO Z kerala: CPI-M not to join 'third front'Posted on: 08 Apr ...

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A TO Z kerala: CPI-M not to join 'third front'Posted on: 08 Apr ...

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CPI-M not to join 'third front'Posted on: 08 Apr ...: CPI-M not to join 'third front' Posted on: 08 Apr 2012 Kozhikode : The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has decided not to j...

CPI-M not to join 'third front'

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Kozhikode : The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has decided not to join a possible third front that could emerge ahead 2014 national polls to pose a decisive alternative in India's largely bi-polar political scene, media reports said Saturday.

At the end of a three-day long 20th congress of the CPI-M at Kozhikode on Friday, the party adopted a resolution seeking to forge a Left democratic alternative against the 'neo-liberal' policies of Congress party and 'communal' agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The political resolution, presented by CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat, emphasized that the Leftist party would portray itself as a democratic alternative, but not as an electoral front as itprepared for the 2014 general elections.

'We are going to work for independent mobilization of different sections of likeminded people and groups and this will have nothing to do with elections,' CPI-M lawmaker Brinda Karat told reporters, indicating at an alliance with other left parties but not a third front.

The idea of a credible third front, to pose a challenge to the Congress and the BJP-led alliances, had spiralled in recent weeks after state elections earlier this year, where neither of the two major blocs fared very well.

Emerging the star of the 2012 state elections by scripting a landslide victory for the Samajwadi Party in India's largest state Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav had fanned speculation over a potential third front through his meetings with political outfits including the Left (IBNS)

CPI-M not to join 'third front'

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Kozhikode : The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has decided not to join a possible third front that could emerge ahead 2014 national polls to pose a decisive alternative in India's largely bi-polar political scene, media reports said Saturday.

At the end of a three-day long 20th congress of the CPI-M at Kozhikode on Friday, the party adopted a resolution seeking to forge a Left democratic alternative against the 'neo-liberal' policies of Congress party and 'communal' agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The political resolution, presented by CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat, emphasized that the Leftist party would portray itself as a democratic alternative, but not as an electoral front as itprepared for the 2014 general elections.

'We are going to work for independent mobilization of different sections of likeminded people and groups and this will have nothing to do with elections,' CPI-M lawmaker Brinda Karat told reporters, indicating at an alliance with other left parties but not a third front.

The idea of a credible third front, to pose a challenge to the Congress and the BJP-led alliances, had spiralled in recent weeks after state elections earlier this year, where neither of the two major blocs fared very well.

Emerging the star of the 2012 state elections by scripting a landslide victory for the Samajwadi Party in India's largest state Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav had fanned speculation over a potential third front through his meetings with political outfits including the Left (IBNS)

Gilani, Kayani meet Zardari before he flies to India

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met President Asif Ali Zardari just hours before he flew out to India. They discussed issues that were outstanding with New Delhi, a media report said Sunday.

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar also participated in the meeting that took place at the Governor's House in Lahore Saturday evening.

It is believed that issues outstanding with India were discussed, Dawn reported.

In the first presidential visit from Pakistan in the last seven years, Zardari, accompanied by an over 40-member delegation, will fly to New Delhi Sunday morning.

After touching down in Delhi at 11.30 a.m. Sunday, Zardari would head straight to the prime minister's official residence at 7 Race Course Road for the one-on-one talks, followed by lunch with senior members of the delegation. He would later fly to Ajmer to offer prayers at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

The meeting in Lahore took place to brief Zardari before his trip to India on the issues that may be raised during his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The media report said an issue that could come up was India's demand for the custody of Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed for his involvement in the Mumbai terror attack.

Gilani, Kayani meet Zardari before he flies to India

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met President Asif Ali Zardari just hours before he flew out to India. They discussed issues that were outstanding with New Delhi, a media report said Sunday.

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar also participated in the meeting that took place at the Governor's House in Lahore Saturday evening.

It is believed that issues outstanding with India were discussed, Dawn reported.

In the first presidential visit from Pakistan in the last seven years, Zardari, accompanied by an over 40-member delegation, will fly to New Delhi Sunday morning.

After touching down in Delhi at 11.30 a.m. Sunday, Zardari would head straight to the prime minister's official residence at 7 Race Course Road for the one-on-one talks, followed by lunch with senior members of the delegation. He would later fly to Ajmer to offer prayers at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

The meeting in Lahore took place to brief Zardari before his trip to India on the issues that may be raised during his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The media report said an issue that could come up was India's demand for the custody of Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed for his involvement in the Mumbai terror attack.

Thapa in quarters, Suranjoy out of Olympic qualifiers

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Astana : Indian boxers suffered a major set-back after the vastly talented Suranjoy Singh (52kg) lost his pre-quarterfinal bout to old nemesis Nyambayar Tugstsogt of Mongolia in the Asian Olympic Qualifying event here Saturday.

Suranjoy's dreams to represent India in the 2012 London Games are all but over as Nyambayar once again proved to be a difficult adversary for the Indian to beat. The Mongolian boxer, who now has a three-nil record against Suranjoy seemed to be in exceptional form and got the better of Singh by a fair margin.

However, 2010 Youth Olympic Games silver medallist Shiva Thapa (56kg) kept alive his Olympics dreams as he advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Thapa, who beat Afghan boxer Mohmmad Khaiber Nooristani, became the fourth Indian pugilist to have secured a spot in the quarters of the qualification tournament.

The Indian boxer took a crucial three point advantage in the very first round. The nimble footed Thapa, with his all-round ring movement and crisp attacks, kept increasing the margin, never allowing the Afghan boxer to get back in the bout.

By the close of the second round, Thapa had made it a five-point game. He went on to claim victory and a spot in the round of eight with a final score of 15-7.

The 18-year-old Thapa will square off against veteran boxer and 2010 Asian Games winner Worapoj Petchkoon of Thailand Monday. Thapa will have to be at his best to put one past the experienced Thai boxer.

With three slots available in the 56kg weight division, Thapa will not just have to make it to the semi-finals, but might also have to battle it out in a play-off bout to book his ticket to the London games.

Later in the day, Suranjoy paid the price of being too defensive. Nyambayar made full use of the psychological advantage over Suranjoy and took the game away from the Indian boxer.

From the beginning of the bout, Suranjoy was made to defend more than he could attack - and the aggressive approach of the Mongolian paid off. The 2010 Asian Games bronze medallist was completely out of sorts and could not find his natural rhythm. He was down four points after the first round (2:6) and by nine points at the end of the second (15:6). Suranjoy's campaign at the Asian Qualifiers came to an end with a 10:30 loss.

Beijing Olympic bronze medal winner Vijender Singh (75kg) will be seen in action in the quarterfinals of the middle weight division Sunday. The 26-year-old, who is now just one win away from securing an Olympic berth, will lock horns with 2011 Asian championship silver medallist Chuluuntumur Tumurkhyag of Mongolia.

Thapa in quarters, Suranjoy out of Olympic qualifiers

Posted on: 08 Apr 2012

Astana : Indian boxers suffered a major set-back after the vastly talented Suranjoy Singh (52kg) lost his pre-quarterfinal bout to old nemesis Nyambayar Tugstsogt of Mongolia in the Asian Olympic Qualifying event here Saturday.

Suranjoy's dreams to represent India in the 2012 London Games are all but over as Nyambayar once again proved to be a difficult adversary for the Indian to beat. The Mongolian boxer, who now has a three-nil record against Suranjoy seemed to be in exceptional form and got the better of Singh by a fair margin.

However, 2010 Youth Olympic Games silver medallist Shiva Thapa (56kg) kept alive his Olympics dreams as he advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Thapa, who beat Afghan boxer Mohmmad Khaiber Nooristani, became the fourth Indian pugilist to have secured a spot in the quarters of the qualification tournament.

The Indian boxer took a crucial three point advantage in the very first round. The nimble footed Thapa, with his all-round ring movement and crisp attacks, kept increasing the margin, never allowing the Afghan boxer to get back in the bout.

By the close of the second round, Thapa had made it a five-point game. He went on to claim victory and a spot in the round of eight with a final score of 15-7.

The 18-year-old Thapa will square off against veteran boxer and 2010 Asian Games winner Worapoj Petchkoon of Thailand Monday. Thapa will have to be at his best to put one past the experienced Thai boxer.

With three slots available in the 56kg weight division, Thapa will not just have to make it to the semi-finals, but might also have to battle it out in a play-off bout to book his ticket to the London games.

Later in the day, Suranjoy paid the price of being too defensive. Nyambayar made full use of the psychological advantage over Suranjoy and took the game away from the Indian boxer.

From the beginning of the bout, Suranjoy was made to defend more than he could attack - and the aggressive approach of the Mongolian paid off. The 2010 Asian Games bronze medallist was completely out of sorts and could not find his natural rhythm. He was down four points after the first round (2:6) and by nine points at the end of the second (15:6). Suranjoy's campaign at the Asian Qualifiers came to an end with a 10:30 loss.

Beijing Olympic bronze medal winner Vijender Singh (75kg) will be seen in action in the quarterfinals of the middle weight division Sunday. The 26-year-old, who is now just one win away from securing an Olympic berth, will lock horns with 2011 Asian championship silver medallist Chuluuntumur Tumurkhyag of Mongolia.