Ahead of the rail budget, Karnataka has requested the Centre to sanction 11 new Railway projects for the state.

Congress today said contest was part of democracy but it would not pose a problem for Pranab Mukherjee who is sure to become the President.

The ongoing Presidential race has divided parties and alliances across the political spectrum which are facing a piquant situation.

A senior RSS ideologue has said Congress and BJP should form a government at the centre with mutual co-operation.