SP-BSP pact and exclusion of Congress from it is major news in most of the dailies this morning. “Mayawati and Akhilesh seal Lok Sabha poll pact, keep out Congress” leads The Statesman adding “BSP-SP to contest 38 seats each in UP, Rahul says respect SP-BSP stand, Cong will fight polls with full capacity.”
On the concluding second day of BJP National Meet The Tribune quotes the Prime Minister as saying “‘Majboor’ or ‘Mazboot’ government, your choice”. Hindustan Times quoting the PM writes “Strong government better for people”.
Hindustan Times wonders now, anti-BJP front in Assam ? The daily reports ‘Foes in Talks’ – Ex-NDA ally AGP, Congress open to tying up”.
Almost all the papers take note of Tulsi Gabbard announcing 2020 Presidential run to take on Trump. “Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to launch US Presidential bid” says The Hindu. “First Hindu in US Congress, Gabbard eyes 2020 race” states Hindustan Times.
“After IAS topper Faesal, more J&K officials eye politics switch” writes Hindustan Times. The paper says a judge resigned citing personal reasons on Friday and several more may be planning to quit to contest polls.”
“CVC to now investigate 6 charges against Alok Verma” reports DNA.
Sunday Business Standard in a front page story reports that Tejas production disrupted as IAE sits on proposals.
“Ladakh will soon be home to world’s largest solar plant” leads The Times of India.
“Government plans Delhi-Meerut express bus as rapid rail project gets delayed” says The Pioneer.