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symbioidljThe BJP, for those who don't know, are the right-wing party in India, they ally themselves with certain strands of religious fundamentalists, one in particular being called the Shiv Sen. These people are the people behind the riots and murders of Muslims a few years ago(well, for a long time actually)... If the Congress Party(who won the elections) can make a change in policy that leads to a better security, maybe this will show that left wing politics is a strong contender, and viable for security issues. We'll see. Not like Americans give a shit what happens in any other country... sigh.
BTW, sorry to all my non-geek friends for being so geeky lately. I'm sure it's a phase that'll pass... maybe ;P
Vajpayee To Resign, Party Faced Election Defeat
VOA News
13 May 2004, 09:54 UTC
Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is expected to resign Thursday as his governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces defeat in parliamentary elections.
BJP officials say Mr. Vajpayee will meet with his cabinet within hours and then submit his resignation to President Abdul Kalam.
Votes from India's staggered parliamentary elections are still being counted but preliminary results indicate a strong showing by the opposition Congress party and its allies. Analysts say neither the opposition nor the governing coalition is likely to secure a majority in the 543-seat parliament.
BTW, sorry to all my non-geek friends for being so geeky lately. I'm sure it's a phase that'll pass... maybe ;P
Vajpayee To Resign, Party Faced Election Defeat
VOA News
13 May 2004, 09:54 UTC
Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is expected to resign Thursday as his governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces defeat in parliamentary elections.
BJP officials say Mr. Vajpayee will meet with his cabinet within hours and then submit his resignation to President Abdul Kalam.
Votes from India's staggered parliamentary elections are still being counted but preliminary results indicate a strong showing by the opposition Congress party and its allies. Analysts say neither the opposition nor the governing coalition is likely to secure a majority in the 543-seat parliament.
