Gujarat

Shoe hurled at Indian premier during speech

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan SinghNew Delhi - A protestor threw a shoe at Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an election rally on Sunday, but it landed several feet short of where he was speaking. Singh was addressing the gathering in the western Gujarat state's main Ahmedabad city and was momentarily distracted from his speech as a security personnel ran towards the spot where the shoe was lying.

The guard then kicked and later carried away the white sneaker which had landed about 20 feet away from the podium.

Now, Jaitley supports Modi as PM

Now, Jaitley supports Modi as PMVadodara, Apr 25: After Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Shourie, party general secretary Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that he would like to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to occupy the top post after Lal Krishna Advani.

"I will be very happy if Shourie''s wishes would come true," he said when asked to comment on Arun Shourie''s comment hinting Modi as next prime ministerial candidate.

Jaitley further said that Gujarat would have the opportunity to elect PM in next general elections also.

Sonia Gandhi needs to do her homework before entering Gujarat: Modi

Sonia Gandhi needs to do her homework before entering Gujarat: ModiVapi (Gujarat), Apr. 25: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Congress party President Sonia on issues of economy and joblessness in the country.

"I asked Sonia to do her homework before she comes to Gujarat". Modi''s reaction comes a day after Sonia Gandhi visited Modi''s strongholds," Modi said.

Modi said that Gujarat is the fortunate state that has the chance to choose the PM because BJP''s Prime Ministerial candidate
(L. K. Advani) is contesting from Gujarat.

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for dilly-dallying over low interest loan to farmers

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for dilly-dallying over low interest loan to farmersRajkot, Apr 24: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday slammed the Gujarat Government for dilly-dallying over advancing low interest loan to farmers.

Sonia Gandhi termed the BJP-ruled State Government’s attitude as pro-capitalist at the cost of the poor and rural folks.

Jewellery exports may revive in FY10

Jewellery exports may revive in FY10Country's jewellery export witnessed modest growth of 0.45% to $21.11 billion in FY09 despite low demand from traditional markets of US and European countries. The sector performed well in first half of the fiscal. However, exports dipped by 18.9% during the second half under the impact of global slowdown and higher gold prices.

Narendra Modi invites Sonia Gandhi to Gujarat

Narendra Modi invites Sonia Gandhi to GujaratAhmedabad, Apr 23: Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi on Thursday invited Congress President Sonia Gandhi to Gujarat.

“Sonia Gandhi is coming to Gujarat for campaigning. Though the campaign is almost over here, we would welcome not only Sonia but also her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi. All of them should come to Gujarat. They are most welcome. I am inviting you all to my state to campaign,” Modi said at an election rally here.

Modi also asked Sonia Gandhi to witness the hospitality of Gujarat.

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