Demands for removal of Prez pics over son’s candidature

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:44

Supporters of rebel Congress candidate Sunil Deshmukh, contesting against President Pratibha Patil`S son Rajendra Shekhawat in Amravati, have demanded removal of President photos from government offices.

Cong downplays rebellion by Maharashtra minister

Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 22:16

Congress has downplayed the rebellion by a Maharashtra minister in wake of the party fielding the son of President Pratibha Patil from Amravati constituency saying there is always some amount of unhappiness during election time.

President’s son gets Congress ticket from Amravati

Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 00:42

Ending days of confusion and chaos over giving tickets to the kin of national leaders in Maharashtra, the Congress on Wednesday granted ticket to President Pratibha Patil’s son Rajendra Shekhawat from Amravati.

President`s son hopeful of getting Cong ticket from Amravati

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2009, 10:08

President`s Pratibha Patil`s son, Rajendra Shekhawat says he is hopeful of getting a Congress ticket to contest from the Amravati Assembly seat in Maharashtra.