Parties brace for election results today

The crack of dawn on Sunday is the beginning of a D-Day for political parties, which will get the verdict of people in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and New Delhi as poll authorities are scheduled to count the votes in the elections that concluded on Wednesday.

The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the counting of votes which will begin at 8 am at 129 counting centres spread across three states and Delhi.

The result of the Assembly elections in Mizoram will be known on Monday, when the votes are counted in Aizawl.

A clean sweep by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as predicted by the exit polls, could put a stamp of approval on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's prime ministerial candidature and send the Congress back to the strategy rooms to re-work its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.

Contrasting fortunes

The exit polls have predicted massive losses for the Congress in all the three states and Delhi with the BJP gaining upper hand in Rajasthan and national capital while retaining Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

The four states and Delhi saw heavy turnout of voters with records re-written in Delhi and Mizoram, which witnessed over 65 per cent and 81 per cent polling, respectively.

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan saw over 70 per cent turnout.

However, despite the exit poll findings, the Congress is confident of ousting the 10-year-old Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh and putting up a tough fight in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal has queered the pitch in Delhi where it is expected to cut into the traditional vote base of the BJP and the Congress, leading to a widely expected hung verdict on the 70-member Assembly.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, seeking a fourth term in Delhi, is perhaps facing the toughest political battle of her life as some exit polls have shown her losing her New Delhi Assembly seat.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, known for his "guy next door" image, is pitted against the Gwalior royal Jyotiraditya Scindia. Scindia's aunt Vasundhara Raje is the BJP candidate for the chief minister's post in neighbouring Rajasthan.

Madhya Pradesh has a 230-member Assembly and the BJP won 143 seats in 2008 elections. In Chhattisgarh, the BJP had scored an outright win in 2008, winning 50 seats in the 90-member Assembly.

Shankar’s I to release for 2014 Tamil New Year

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Shankar's I to release for 2014 Tamil New Year
» » » Shankar's I to release for 2014 Tamil New Year Shankar's I to release for 2014 Tamil New Year December 7th, 2013 | | Tags: New, Shankar The shoot of Shankar's magnum opus I is likely to be wrapped up in the next couple of weeks. Sources close to the producer-director say that the film may be hitting the screens on 14th April ,the Tamil New Year day. Shankar has been leaving no stone unturned in order to ensure that his I turns out to be as grand as possible in every way. Vikram and Amy Jackson have been paired opposite each other in this film which has Santhanam taking care of the comedy portions. V. Ravichandran of Ascar Movies is producing the film. Vikram, who has undergone self-penance to unimaginable extents in the past in order to make himself look appropriate for the roles he portrayed on-screen, is said to have thinned to an unbelievable form for one of his appearances in the film. A couple of hollywood make-up expert have rendered great help to him in this regard, it is informed. A.R. Rahman has scored as many as six songs in the film which have come out very well. The film also marks the first film of popular and award-winning cinematographer P.C. Sriram with Shankar. The shooting schedule is proceeding in a brisk manner and the film might be hitting the sceens on 14th April, the crew informs.
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Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maan Karate' to release on 11th April

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Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maan Karate' to release on 11th April
» » Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maan Karate' to release on 11th April Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maan Karate' to release on 11th April December 7th, 2013 | In keeping with the trend of releasing films a few days ahead of an important function/festival, the makers of Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film have decided to release the film on 11th April next year, three days ahead of the dawn of the Tamil New Year which falls on 14th April. Thirukumaran, who was working as assistant worker under producer-director A.R. Murogadoss, turns director with 'Maan Karate' and also marks a significant film in the fledgling career of Sivakarthikeyan. The television anchor-turned-hero, who had till now been paired opposite either newcomers or upcoming heroines, gets his first film opposite an established Hansika. Besides the lead pair of Sivakarthikeyan and Hansika, 'Maan Karate' also has Vidyut Jamwal, the menacing villain of Ajith'sBilla II and Vijay's Thuppakki, in a significant role. Produced by P. Madhan on behalf of his Escape Artist Motion Pictures, Maan Karate has music by Anirudh Ravichander, who had also scored the music of Sivakarthikeyen's hit film Ethir Neechal which released early this year. The film has been shot widely in Chennai and Bangalore and a couple of songs are to be shot at Malta, the European country on the Mediterranean sea. The story and screenplay of the film have been penned by none other than A.R. Murugadoss himself and are expected to be one of the film's strong points. Maan Karate's 'first look' would be revealed on January 01 when 2014 is born. The audio of the film would be launched on Valentine's Day on 14th Februrary.
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Election results for four states today, Narendra Modi to visit Delhi

The fate of governments in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will be known tomorrow when counting of votes takes place in the assembly elections, considered the semi-finals ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year.

In Mizoram, where too election was held, counting will take place on December 9.

Voting ranged between over 65 per cent in Delhi and over 81 per cent in Mizoram. Rajasthan recorded over 74 per cent, while Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over 70 per cent.

Counting venue in Bhopal.

With Narendra Modi spearheading the BJP campaign after his nomination as the party's Prime Ministerial candidate, all eyes will be on how the party performs in the current round of elections.

On the other hand, the Congress performance could point to the potential of Rahul Gandhi as the party's mascot ahead of the big fight early next year.

The contest was essentially bipolar between BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while in Delhi it was a virtual triangular contest with new entrant AAP making it difficult for the two parties.

Exit polls after the elections in these states have predicted a near rout for Congress and a good showing for BJP, which is likely to retain power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and wrest power in Rajasthan.

Sheila Dikshit, seeking a record fourth term as Delhi Chief Minister, appears to be facing the toughest battle in the national capital with the emergence of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party upsetting the calculations of both the Congress and the BJP. Harshvardhan is BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate.

There are 810 candidates in fray in Delhi for 70 seats.

While Congress and AAP are contesting all the seats, BJP is in the fray in 66 seats. It has given four seats to ally SAD.

Shivraj Singh Chauhan is involved in a tough battle with Congress in his bid for a hat trick, pitted as he is against a young Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for the Chief Minister's post in Madhya Pradesh.

For the 230 seats at stake, BJP has fielded its candidates in all the seats while Congress is fighting in one less. A total of 2,583 candidates are in fray.

Rajasthan witnesses a keen fight between Congress led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and BJP's Vasundhara Raje with both the parties facing each other in all the 200 constituencies. As many as 2,087 candidates are in thew fray in the desert state.

Like his Madhya Pradesh counterpart, Raman Singh is seeking a hat trick in Chhattisgarh where again both BJP and Congress are fighting it out against each other in all the 90 constituencies. There are 986 candidates in all.

In Mizoram, where coalition politics is in play, Congress is fighting to retain power. Congress is contesting all the 40 seats, while the MNF which heads the opposition front is contesting 31 along with Mizo People's Conference 8.

Zoram Nationalist Party is contesting 38 seats. A total of 142 candidates are in the fray for the 40-member assembly.

Elaborate security in place for vote counting

The Delhi Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements for counting of votes to take place Sunday with 2000 Central Paramilitary Force and Delhi police personnel keeping a tight vigil at 14 counting centres across the city.

A total of 810 candidates were in fray in Delhi assembly poll.
Security at a counting centre in Delhi

Along with CCTV cameras and live streaming of proceedings through web casting, two layers of security cover have been set at all the 14 counting centres.

"Paramilitary force forms the inner circle of security of centres while adequate numbers of Delhi Police personnel will ensure safety from outside. Counting of votes will start from 8 AM Sunday and during the first hour postal ballots will be counted," said Delhi Chief Electoral officer Vijay Dev.

Over 43,000 postal ballots have been received by Delhi EC, while this figure was 1,600 in last assembly election.

Polling agents from political parties will be given access to the centres, Dev added.

Delhi has registered its highest voter turnout of 65.86 per cent in the assembly polls held on December 4.

According to election officials, 11,993 EVMs were shifted to strong rooms at 14 counting centres after the assembly polls got over and 24X7 security cover was mounted with Delhi police personnel and Central Paramilitary Force guarding EVMs and the surrounding areas.

"To ensure transparency and that proper procedures are being followed during counting of votes, a "live-watch" will be kept by senior election officials from control room through web casting," said Dev.

Modi to be in Delhi today to attend party meet

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi will be in Delhi tomorrow to attend a party meeting, on the day of counting of assembly election votes in four states, including the national capital.

"Gujarat chief minister will go to Delhi tomorrow to take part in the party's parliamentary board meeting," state BJP office-bearers said.

Counting of votes for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan will take place tomorrow.

After his anointment as BJP's prime ministerial candidate, Modi had extensively campaigned for the party in these four states.

Amanda Bynes enrols on fashion course

London: Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has reportedly enrolled at a college in California to study fashion design.

The 'Hairspray' star was released from rehab this week after spending several months undergoing court-ordered treatment for mental health issues following an incident in which she set fire to a neighbour's driveway over the summer, reported TMZ Online.

A statement from her mother's lawyer revealed Bynes wants to move on in her life by turning her focus onto fashion, and it has now emerged she has reportedly enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Orange County, California. PTI

South Africa prepares for Mandela funeral

The government of South Africa was working frantically on the weekend to prepare for Tuesday's memorial service for Nelson Mandela, the "father of the nation". Officials were working around the clock "to meet the deadlines we have been set," said Collins Chabane, Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the presidency, on local radio.

Heads of states and dignitaries from around the world are expected to attend the anti-apartheid leader's memorial service, including French President Francois Hollande, U.S. President Barack Obama as well as former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter.

A memorial will be held in Johannesburg's FNB Stadium. Mandela will be buried in his home village of Qunu on December 15, 2013.

All hotels and car rentals in the capital Pretoria and Johannesburg had been held in reserve to accommodate visiting dignitaries, travel agents said.

South Africans were reflecting on the legacy of Mandela, who died on Thursday evening at the age of 95 in his home.

Many people called radio stations to exchange memories and stories about the former freedom fighter.

Former President Thabo Mbeki noted that "all the major achievements of the (ruling) African National Congress come from the Mandela generation." Mandela is considered the founding father of democratic South Africa.

South Africans now need to think about how they can live up to Mandela's ideals of creating a non-racial, equal and inclusive society, Mr. Mbeki said.

"I think we have to admit we are not there yet," he told local radio station Cape Talk.

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu said those who predicted the nation would experience racial tensions without Mandela as its moral compass would be "surprised how much stronger South African society is."

Keen to take kids to Pakistan, Badshah hopes for friendlier ties

Having fond memories of visiting Peshawar as a teenager with his father, Shah Rukh Khan harbours a hope to take his three children to visit his family's hometown, and hopes ties between India and Pakistan become "friendlier" and "family-like".

The Hindi film superstar spoke fondly of Peshawar when Pakistan's former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar asked him about visiting her country, at an event on Wednesday.

"I'd love to! My family is from Peshawar and few of them still live there. I would love to come to Peshawar and bring my children over because my father took me when I was 15 or 16. I still have some of the greatest memories of the time I spent with my father in Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore. I want to take my kids there," said Shah Rukh.

The 47-year-old was born in Delhi, but his late father, Taj Mohammad Khan, came from Peshawar. He was a freedom fighter.

Shah Rukh, who is married to Punjabi girl Gauri, has three children - Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. AbRam is their baby through surrogacy. Shah Rukh hopes that the two countries forget their differences and join forces to have "the greatest of things possible for each other".

"I hope with whatever issues and stresses we have... I hope we become friends, we become friendlier, we become like a family and one together," he said, adding how he learnt the true essence mehmaan-nawaazi during his last visit to Pakistan. The actor believes the people of both nations harbour no ill-will for each other.

"When I travel abroad, I notice it even more, because sitting in your nation you can't make out. But when I go to London, Dubai or US, you don't even get to know who is from where - there's no cultural difference. I think people should forget (the past) and continue to be what we used to be," he added. IANS

Cyclone Madi to intensify into severe storm

A cyclonic storm named Madi would intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, bringing rain or thundershowers over some parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh during the next 48 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Saturday.

"The depression over southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm Madi early this morning and will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and move nearly northwards very slowly in the next 48 hours," an IMD bulletin said.

It was "practically stationary" and lay centred about 500 km southeast of Chennai and 370 km northeast of Triconamalee in Sri Lanka, it added.

"Under the influence of this system, rainfall at a few places would occur over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the next 48 hours," it added.

Bollywood stars pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

New Delhi: Several Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar rushed to pay tribute to
former South African President Nelson Mandela after he passed away on Friday.

The anti-apartheid leader, 95, died at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by his family.

Mandela was for millions a symbol of hope and freedom for his battle to overcome apartheid in South Africa and win equal rights for black people, which saw him being jailed for 27 years.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan fondly remembered his encounters with the great leader.

"Nelson Mandela - a giant of a man; of will, belief and perseverance, passes away. But leaves behind a legacy of fight for right. I had the greatest honour to meet and spend time with him on two occasions. His humility his greatest asset, among countless other," Bachchan tweeted.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar also reflected on the passing away of Mandela saying, "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Couldn't be more true. RIP Nelson Mandela."

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said Mandela's word of advise during their meeting is still etched in his memory.

"The perfume of my meeting with Mandela lingers. Remembering what he told me: 'It would be preposterous for me to give any advise to India. Just live the words of Gandhi'," Bhatt posted on Twitter.

Praising Mandela's glorious life, actor Anupam Kher said, "Hope, Courage, Struggle, peace, Compassion. With Nelson Mandela, a part of these expressions also died today. Thank you for your Life. RIP."

Director Kabir Khan recalled his chance meeting with the leader while shooting a documentary in South Africa.

"I was filming a documentary in South Africa wearing a T-shirt that said 'Vote for Mandela'. He smiled and said to me 'U can get arrested for that'. RIP to the greatest person I had the honour of meeting. My prized possession his autographed autobiography," Khan said.

Actor Randeep Hooda remembered Mandela, who was fondly called as Madiba, by sharing his favourite quote of the leader.

"I am the captain of my ship, I am the master of my soul..RIP Madiba. The greatest leader in the world," Hooda said.

Actors Ali Zafar, Lara Dutta, Javed Jaffrey, Aftab Shivdasani also paid tribute to Mandela. PTI

Akhil Kumar back in the ring

Akhil Kumar back in the ring

New Delhi: Laid low by several injury breakdowns, former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Indian boxer Akhil Kumar is all set to return to the ring with the All India Police Games starting on Monday in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
The 32-year-old, whose last major international event was the 2011 World Championships, is eyeing the Asian and Commonwealth Games coming up next year.

"I have been working extremely hard to get back into shape and I will be participating in the All India Police Championship in Ranchi. It is a good tournament to go out and get a feel of things once again for me," Akhil said.

"I have been frustrated with injuries over the past couple of years, but now, I feel with the right exposure and in time, I will be back at the top of my game very soon," he added.

Akhil, a former World Cup bronze-medallist, said he is also looking forward to participating in the World Series of Boxing and AIBA Professional Boxing if the opportunity comes along.
"It has been hard. Sitting out and not being able to do what I love the most. I feel the way forward for boxing will be decided by WSB and APB and I would love to be a part of the action there as well. In a few months, and with my eyes fixed firmly on the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games next year, I am confident that I will be back at peak fitness," he said.
Akhil, who is a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana, has also thanked the authorities and all people involved in helping his rehabilitation over the course of his injury.

"I want to thank of course Haryana Police for their relentless support at all times. Also, I want to thank the Sports Authority of India for all their support throughout as well as the NIS, Patiala faculty for their help at all times," he said.

"And the contribution of chief National coach GS Sandhu, Jaidev Bisht, weightlifting coach Amrik Singh and badminton coach Bhupinder has been monumental in keeping up the positive vibe around me at all the tough times. In fact Jaidev Bisht, who is a Dronacharya awardee, will be accompanying me to the tournament, and I couldn`t thank him enough for all his help," he added.

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Six students and driver on a school excursion were killed in Maharashtra

At least six students on a school excursion were killed when their bus met with an accident on the Solapur-Dhule highway in Maharashtra on Saturday morning, police said. The bus driver was also killed.

The school children were all in the age group of 14-16 years.

The vehicle was carrying students of Sangawade Secondary School of Kolhapur to Tuljapur Temple in Osmanabad district.

Ten children injured in the accident are under treatment at the nearby Ashwini Hospital. The condition of six of them is reported to be critical.

The accident took place around 8 a.m. when the bus was negotiating a sharp turn near the Nagoba Temple, around 15 km from the famous pilgrim centre of Tuljapur, and about 440 km from the state capital.

A speeding private tourist bus was coming from the opposite direction and the two buses collided head-on at the sharp turn, an official at the Osmanabad Police Control Room, said.

The victims were: School bus driver Pratap Surve and students Pankaj Kumbhar, Akshay Patil, Suraj Patil, Vallabh Kambhe, Ganesh Kumbhar and Akash Shirke.

India to host 2017 FIFA world cup

India to host 2017 FIFA world cup

New Delhi, Dec 5: India were Thursday awarded the rights to host the 2017 U-17 football World Cup. The decision was taken at the FIFA executive committee meeting held Dec 4-5 in Brasil.

India won the hosting rights ahead of Ireland, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and 2010 hosts South Africa. The meeting was held at Sauipe Fun Hotel, Salvador de Bahia.

"This is historic. This is what we have been waiting for. I need to thank the FIFA executive committee for keeping their trust on us and granting India the rights to host the 2017 U-17 World Cup," All India Football Federation president Praful Patel told www.the-aiff.com.

"I am also grateful to the government of India for their support and giving us the necessary guarantees which made it possible for India to bid for the 2017 World Cup."

"Hosting a tournament of such a stature will also help galvanise the face of Indian football among the masses and youth of the country.

"With the U-17 World Cup taking place, I strongly believe that the popularity of the sport will swell overnight and the mission of making football a pan-India sport will be realised," Patel said.

AIFF general secretary Kushal Das too thanked FIFA and Praful Patel and said the entire country had been waiting for this moment.

"I cannot sum it up in words what this means to Indian football," an elated Kushal Das said.

"The entire country has been waiting with bated breath for the final decision to be taken.

"I would like to thank our president Praful Patel for bringing the U-17 World Cup to India. Without him we wouldn't have got the clearances from the government of India and the hosting rights. I'm extremely grateful to FIFA for their support and encouragement," Das added.

The tournament in which 24 teams would be taking part will be held in six venues to be selected from eight prospective cities - New Delhi, Goa, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi and Guwahati.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup kicked-off in 1985, the first edition being hosted by China. It began as a competition for players under the age of 16 with the age limit raised to 17 from 1991 onwards.

The last edition of the tournament was hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which was won by Nigeria when they defeated Mexico 3-0 in the final.

The next edition will take place in 2015 in Chile. Source:Times Of India

FIFA WORLD CUP 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014, the carnival for all football fanatics, is now getting closer and closer with each passing day. With the draws out on Friday, 6th December, the oohs and aahs of the fans could not be missed. While some fans rejoiced for their teams, getting a relatively easier pick, some were left heartbroken seeing other big-wigs alongside their favourites. The tournament begins on 12th June 2014, in Brazil, with the opening fixture Brazil Vs Croatia in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Here is how the teams are grouped:

Group A: Brazil || Croatia || Mexico || Cameroon

Group B: Spain || Netherlands || Chile || Australia

Group C: Colombia || Greece || Ivory Coast ||Japan

Group D: Uruguay || Costa Rica || England || Italy

Group E: Switzerland || Ecuador || France || Honduras

Group F: Argentina || Bosnia-Herzegovina || Iran || Nigeria

Group G: Germany || Portugal || Ghana || United States

Group H: Belgium || Algeria || Russia || Korea Republic

Who got what?

Group A has hosts Brazil pitted against Mexico, Cameroon and Croatia. Brazilians have accepted the
group whole heartedly for it proves to be a relatively easy one for the hosts, sighting the crop of fast and agile youngsters and somewhat formidable line up of their side.

Group B will see a rematch of the 2010 finalists as Spain and Netherlands play their opening match against each other. Though both teams have come a long way, Spain will definitely be hurt from their 3-0 loss to Brazil in the much hyped Confederations Cup in June 2013. Chile and Australia too have in them the capability to cause an upset!

Group C is low on stars with teams Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan and hence will not attract many a crowd but this group might turn into a competitive one, no denying that!

Group D, supposedly the Group of Death, will see the lackluster England side, comprising of who's who of the football world, battling out with the 2006 winners Italy and Luis Suarez's Uruguay. Italy has proven its sheer brilliance on the field time and again. Seeing Luis Suarez's stints with Liverpool, Uruguay too will be a hard nut to crack. And then there is England, still struggling to get back to their old glory days. Costa Rica looks like a lamb amidst the lions, but you never know, one can have a lucky day, any day!

Group E gives relief to the French as France clearly is the more dominating team out of the group that comprises of Switzerland, Ecuador and Honduras, alongside France. France will not let this opportunity slip away, or so we hope!

Group F is a blessing to all Lionel Messi and Argentinean fans for Argentina is grouped with first timers Bosnia-Herzegovina, along with Iran and Nigeria.

Group G is also a challenging group, if not outright scary, to be in. With the power packed German side and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, the group runs high on adrenaline. Also accompanying them are Ghana and United States.

Group H will see Belgium alongside World Cup 2018 hosts Russia, Algeria and Korea Republic. Belgium is another side that boasts of many popular faces in the football world.

As the tournament begins from 12th June 2014, all eyes will be on the field, where the best of the world will fight to achieve ultimate glory, the FIFA World Cup 2014 trophy. Source: tvrage.com

Delhi rajyasabha 17 percent mbs criminal 67 percent crores men டெல்லி மேல்– சபை எம்.பி.க்களில் 17 சதவீதம் பேர் கிரிமினல்கள்: 67 சதவீதம் பேர் கோடீஸ்வரர்கள்

டெல்லி மேல்– சபை எம்.பி.க்களில் 17 சதவீதம் பேர் கிரிமினல்கள்: 67 சதவீதம் பேர் கோடீஸ்வரர்கள்      Delhi rajyasabha 17 percent mbs criminal 67 percent crores men
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டெல்லி பாராளுமன்றத்திலும் மேல்– சபையிலும் உள்ள எம்.பி.க்கள் குறித்து ஏ.டி.ஆர். அமைப்பு ஆய்வு செய்தது.  அதன் விவரம் வருமாறு:–

டெல்லி மேல்– சபையில் 245 எம்.பி.க்கள் உள்ளனர். 12 பேர் நியமன உறுப்பினர்கள். இவர்களில் 38 பேர் கிரிமினல் குற்றவாளிகள். அவர்களில் 15 பேர் தீவிர குற்றவாளிகள் பட்டியலில் உள்ளனர்.

பகுஜன் சமாஜ் கட்சியைச் சேர்ந்த உத்தரபிரதேச மேல்– சபை எம்.பி. மாகல் மீது கொலை வழக்கு உள்ளது. டெல்லியைச் சேர்ந்த காங்கிரஸ் மேல்– சபை எம்.பி. பெர்வேஸ் ஹஸ்மி மீது கிரிமினல் வழக்கு இருக்கிறது. தமிழகத்தைச் சேர்ந்த ஒரு மேல்– சபை எம்.பி. மீது தேர்தல் வழக்கு உள்ளது.

முக்கிய கட்சிகளின் மேல்– சபை எம்.பி.க்கள் 227 பேரில் பெரும்பாலானோர் சராசரியாக ரூ. 20.17 கோடி சொத்து வசதி உள்ள கோடீஸ்வரர்கள். இதில் காங்கிரஸ் எம்.பி.க்களின் சராசரி சொத்து மதிப்பு ரூ. 16.74 கோடி.

பா.ஜனதா எம்.பி.க்களுக்கு ரூ. 8.51 கோடியும், பகுஜன் சமாஜ் எம்.பி.க்களுக்கு ரூ. 13.82 கோடியும், மார்க் கம்யூ. எம்.பி.க்களுக்கு ரூ.3.96 கோடி சொத்துக்களும் உள்ளன.

டெல்லி மேல்–சபை எம்.பி.க்களில் ஐக்கிய ஜனதா தளம் எம்.பி. மகேந்திர பிரசாத்துக்கு அதிக அளவாக ரூ. 683.56 கோடி சொத்து உள்ளது. கர்நாடக சுயேட்சை எம்.பி.யான விஜய்மல்லையாவுக்கு ரூ. 615.42 கோடி, உ.பி. சமாஜ் வாடி கட்சி எம்.பி. ஜெயாபச்சனுக்கு ரூ. 493.86 கோடி சொத்து உள்ளது. 9 எம்.பி.க்களுக்கு மட்டும்தான் ரூ. 20 லட்சத்துக்கும் குறைவாக சொத்து இருக்கிறது.

மத்திய பிரதேச பா.ஜனதா எம்.பி. அனில்தேவுக்கு மிக குறைவாக ரூ. 2.75 லட்சம் சொத்து உள்ளது. மேற்கு வங்கத்தைச் சேர்ந்த திரிணாமுல் காங்கிரஸ் எம்.பி. முகமதுநஜிமுல் சொத்து மதிப்பு ரூ. 3.19 லட்சமாகவும், மேற்கு சங்க மார்க்சிஸ் கம்யூ. எம்.பி. எறுமால்சக்கரா போர்தியின் சொத்து மதிப்பு ரூ. 5.47 லட்சமாகவும் உள்ளது.

மொத்தத்தில் 67 சதவீத மேல்–சபை எம்.பி.க்கள் கோடீஸ்வரர்களாகவும், 17 சதவீத எம்.பி.க்கள் குற்ற வாளிகாகவும் இருப்பது தெரிய வந்துள்ளது.
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