Mr. Thackeray calls for starting ‘Operation Lotus’ in response to ‘Operation Tiger’ allegedly carried out by the Shiv Sena to lure six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs into its fold and refuted allegations his party was likely to merge with the Congress

The top court observed that the lack of a steady client base and limited remuneration in the early years of practice often result in acute financial hardship

“As a national party, Congress must be bold not only in confronting BJP but also in dealing with the opportunistic allies”