Third eye: Happenings in the political world

As soon as Ashok Choudhary was appointed Bihar PCC chief, the state BJP started targeting him.

By ET Bureau | Apr 04, 2013, 04.00 AM IST

	Bihar BJP targets Congress PCC chief As soon as Ashok Choudhary was appointed Bihar PCC chief, the state BJP started targeting him. BJP minister Giriraj Singh alleged Choudhary was evading arrest in 2005 murder case of Congress leader Rajo Singh. He said Choudhary’s name figured in FIR. Choudhary retorted, “Anybody’s name can figure in FIR. My name is not there in the charge-sheet.” BJP said his wife was also facing a CBI probe in a bank loan fraud case.
	Akhilesh grins & bears it NCM chairman Wajahat Habibullah recently met UP CM Akhilesh Yadav to discuss rising cases of communal violence. He found Yadav polite and affable, but was appaled to see him smile while discussing such a grim subject. When quizzed by Habibullah, Yadav said: “When you can’t cry, it’s better to smile.” A classic case of grin and bear it?
	Nitish, Lalu gear up for the bout The Maharajganj Lok Sabha bypoll has set the stage for an interesting contest between JD(U) and RJD. As it could be a trailer for the 2014 elections, the rivals are busy with their poll strategy. JD(U) has announced its candidate even though the Election Commission is yet to announce the poll schedule. RJD too is busy finalising its candidate.

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