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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Indian Parliament

Indian Parliament stories: 3 news summaries

Indian Parliament Elects
First Woman Speaker

Kumar belongs to oppressed lower caste

Jun 3, 09 12:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - India’s otherwise divided parliament unanimously hailed the appointment of the nation’s first female speaker today, the BBC reports. Meira Kumar, 64, is the daughter of a renowned politician and a longtime member of the Congress party, victorious in recent general elections. She’s also from a lower-caste community... More »

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India • women • Speaker • caste system • Indian elections • Indian Parliament • Meira Kumar

 Indian Ruling Parties 
 Hold Slim Lead 

Neither coalition emerges a majority

May 13, 09 2:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - India's ruling coalition has edged slightly ahead of the Hindu-nationalist opposition, but both alliances are short of a parliamentary majority, Reuters reports. Exit polls following today's conclusion of the month-long general election indicate both political blocs will need new partners, but the surveys have proved inaccurate in the past. Official... More »

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India • general election • Congress Party • Indian elections • Indian Parliament

 Bollywood Stars Duel 
 Over Seat in Parliament 

Stars go head to head in fight for office

May 6, 09 11:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Imagine a congressional election pitting Jay Leno against Simon Cowell. The rough equivalent is happening now in India, where talk-show host Shekhar "Shaker" Suman is running for Parliament against Shatrughan "Shotgun" Sinha, a Bollywood star and judge on a hugely popular talent show. But fame may not help... More »

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India • Bollywood • actor • Indian elections • Indian Parliament • Shekhar Suman • Shatrughan Sinha

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