Monday, November 20, 2017

Gujarat BJP faces dissidence, protests over candidates’ list

Gujarat BJP faces dissidence, protests over candidates’ list

Newspapers Headlines
The killing of six Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists by the security forces in Kashmir is highlighted on the front pages of most papers. One particular terrorist catches media attention. The Tribune reports "Mumbai plotter Lakhvi's kin among 6 Lashkar ultras shot".
The controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati continues to be tracked by the press. On Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia's letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani regarding the release of the film, the Times of India writes "Raje to Irani ; Dont release Padmavati without changes ; consider all consequences". Reporting on the special screening of the film held for senior journalists and opinion makers, the Asian Age states "Special show of Padmavati angers I&B, Censor chief".
Political developments in Gujarat ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state are prominently noticed in the press. On the BJP's second list of 36 candidates, the Indian Express reports "Eyeing winnability, BJP repeats 10 MLAs, 3 ministers in 2nd list". The Asian Age states "Hardik plays hardball with Congress, seeks 30 seats in Gujarat". The DNA draws attention to political realignments with its caption "Hardik's ex aide, PAAS or Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader join BJP".
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's reaction to Moody's upgradation of India's credit rating is widely noticed in the press. "Economy is not out of the woods yet, says former PM" reports the Hindustan Times.
Taking note of the Congress Working Committee or CWC meeting to be held tomorrow, the Hindu reports "CWC set to meet tomorrow : Final step in the process of electing Rahul Gandhi as Congress President". The Indian Express writes "Rahul set to take over as Congress chief before Gujarat elections".
And finally....pictures of a jubilant Manushi Chillar wearing the Miss World Crown are splashed across all the papers. The DNA observes "17 years after Priyanka, Haryana girl is Miss World".

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