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Manoj Tiwari, Naveen Patnaik file nomination papers

Gorakhpur, Mar 28 (ANI): Bhojpuri actor and the Samajwadi Party (SP) leader from Gorakhpur, Manoj Tiwari, filed his nomination papers for Parliament elections on Saturday.

Bollywood actor-turned politician Sanjay Dutt was present on the occasion. Sanjay Dutt is expected to campaign for Tiwari.

Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan, actor-turned politician Jayaparda and SP General Secretary Amar Singh are also expected to participate in the campaign.

In Orissa, Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination papers for the state assembly before the returning officer at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district.

Patnaik, who is contesting from Hinjili Assembly constituency in Ganjam district, is confident of returning to power.

"I am sure the BJD will do well in the elections and with the blessings of the people our government will certainly come to power again," Patnaik said. (ANI)

Naveen Jindal flies an F-18 aircraft at Aero India 2009

Bangalore, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress MP and industrialist Naveen Jindal flew in an American F-18 combat aircraft at the Aero India 2009 on Saturday.Since 2004, Naveen has been representing the Kurukshetra constituency of Haryana in the Parliament.An industrialist with interest in rail, steel and power businesses, he represents the Congress.Apart from other foreign companies taking part in the air show, China is officially participating in the event for the first time.India, fast becoming one.....

Naveen Chawla to replace Gopalaswami as CEC

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Election Commissioner Naveen Chawla has been appointed as next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).A Rashtrapati Bhavan commnique has said that the President Pratibha Patil has approved the name of Chawla for the post.Patil on Sunday rejected CEC N Gopalaswami's recommendation to remove Chawla from the poll panel.The CEC had written to the President in January to remove Chawla, triggering an.....

Naveen Jindal flies an F-18 aircraft at Aero India 2009

Bangalore, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress MP and industrialist Naveen Jindal flew in an American F-18 combat aircraft at the Aero India 2009 on Saturday.Since 2004, Naveen has been representing the Kurukshetra constituency of Haryana in the Parliament.An industrialist with interest in rail, steel and power businesses, he represents the Congress.Apart from other foreign companies taking part in the air show, China is officially participating in the event for the first time.India, fast becoming one.....
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