BJP strategy for Malehra bypoll

Monday, August 14, 2006, 18:35 [IST]

Gwalior, Aug 14 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will visit Bada Malehra and interact with BJP workers to chalk out a strategy for the proposed Malehra assembly bypoll necessitated by the resignation of former chief minister Uma Bharti who recently floated her Bharatiya Janashakti, sources said.

Mr Tomar would reach Bada Malehra on August 20 and also meet locals.

Environment and Housing Minister Jayant Malaiyya would be among those present.

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