Bulgarian parliament approves resignation of Zhelyazkov-led government

Sofia, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bulgarian parliament on Friday voted unanimously to approve the resignation of Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov-led government, which had assumed office in January, local media reported. As many as 227 lawmakers voted in favour of the resignation in the 240-member National Assembly. The parliament’s decision came after Zhelyazkov announced the government’s […]
Resignation of Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal accepted, election for successor on March 1

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Working Committee on Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as president of the party and the election for his successor would be held on March 1. Badal, who had submitted his resignation in November, last year, attended the meeting. He said he had attended […]
Beed sarpanch murder: Dhananjay Munde rejects resignation demands

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Minister Dhananjay Munde has dismissed opposition calls for his resignation over the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district. Munde, who holds the portfolio for food, civil supply, and consumer protection, asserted that he has no connection to the crime and emphasized that the investigation […]