The two senior most leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist are at the loggerhead over alliance or adjustment with the Congress.
'My heart weeps for Vajpayee, the prince among poets, the king among politicians and the emperor among statesmen,' says Sudhir Bisht.
'Mamata Banerjee was an anti-body that the people of West Bengal needed to throw the CPI-M out. Though the disease is no more, we are suffering the anti-body. It is a punishment for the people of this state.' BJP leader Tathagatha Roy lashes out at the West Bengal chief minister.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj is a fighter who follows her own code. Those who think she's a pushover are making a mistake, says Aditi Phadnis
Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.
'She really doesn't care if she is called heartless.' 'For her, the job needs to be done. That's all that matters.'
Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.
'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'
'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'
'The chair is a referee in a match, whether this side is playing better or that side is playing worse is no concern of the chair.'
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