Andhra Pradesh
Family Affair
NTR’s daughter Daggubati Purandeswari, who joined the BJP last year, seems all set for a bigger role in the party. Currently in-charge of the mahila morcha, the buzz is she may be in line for the state president’s post since incumbent, Visakhapatnam MP Kambhapati Haribabu, isn’t keen on continuing. While Haribabu is seen as Union minister Venkaiah Naidu’s man, Purandeswari is the choice of other state leaders. But given her uneasy vibes with the CM (who is also her brother-in-law), her ascension may not agree with Chandrababu Naidu, though BJP sources say this is one way of reining in an ally. Yes, the two share power, but of late the TDP boss has been grumbling....
West Bengal
Poll Straws
With elections around the corner, Mamata Banerjee is fishing for talent. Rumour is the CM plans to rope in...
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