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Vol No. 49 No. 337 JAMMU, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 REGD.NO.JK-71/12-14 16 Pages ` 3.50 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/1992 Hat-trick for Chouhan, Raman; Vasundhara stages comeback 4-0 win for BJP in Assembly polls; AAP makes strong debut NEW DELHI, Dec 8: campaign of its Prime its highest ever tally, in the 200- its tally reduced from 43 in the BJP had won 50 seats last time Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was to the party's Prime Ministerial, BJP's Prime Ministerial can- Ministerial candidate Narendra member Assembly, leaving outgoing house to eight. A num- and Congress 38. projected as a possible Chief candidate who campaigned in didate Narendra Modi took a BJP on Sunday handed a Modi, BJP wrested power from Congress with only 21. In the ber of heavyweights of A humbled Congress, which Minister candidate for Madhya all four States with gusto. jibe at Congress, saying its total 4-0 drubbing to Congress in Congress in Rajasthan by scor- outgoing Assembly, BJP had 78 Congress and BJP, including had pitted its vice-president Pradesh, which the party lost BJP activists erupted into seats in all the four States is less the Assembly polls by scoring ing a three-fourth majority and and Congress 96 seats. four of six ministers, were hum- Rahul Gandhi against the BJP's badly. celebrations all across Madhya than what his party has won in landslide victories in retained power in Madhya National People's Party got bled at the hustings. Dikshit Prime Ministerial candidate The BJP said the verdict Pradesh, which the party has one State. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh where it increased its four, BSP three and National resigned immediately. Narendra Modi in the hectic dominantly reflected "mass ruled since 2003, and Rajasthan, "The total number of seats Pradesh, managing to retain tally to reach two-third majority. Unionist Zamindara Party two. It was a thriller in election campaign, said it would anger" against the Congress, where the Congress suffered a Congress has won in all the four power in Chhattisgarh and It was a hat-trick for BJP in Independents won seven. Chhattisgarh which saw a "introspect" why it lost which has ruled India since disastrous defeat. States today cannot even match

Cong pledges introspection NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Stunned by the drubbing in Assembly polls, top leadership of the Congress today pledged "deep introspection" with a view to "transform" the party to rectify its mistakes ahead of Hat-trick makers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Dr Raman Jubilant BJP leaders show victory signs after clear victory in 3 States and lead in Delhi (left) while AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Kumar Vishwas wave to their 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Singh and comeback Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. supporters after impressive performance in New Delhi on Sunday. (UNI) Stating that the party was However, the Congress put the seats @BJP4India won in 1 close to forming a Madhya Pradesh where Chief Of the four States, national day-long see-saw battle. Rajasthan, was crushed in Delhi "very very disappointed" with up a spirited show in state!" Modi said on Twitter. Government in Delhi. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan capital Delhi returned a hung Finally, BJP crossed the and why it couldn't dislodge the the results, its President Sonia Chhattisgarh where it appeared Till the tweet, Congress had The election results also led the party to a spectacular verdict in which BJP emerged majority mark of 45 in the 90- BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Gandhi, however, suggested at one stage to be edging past won only a total of 74 seats in saw debutant Aam Aadmi tally of 164 seats in the 230- the single largest party with member Assembly. It got 49 Chhattisgarh. that this outcome would have the Raman Singh-led BJP after Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Party putting up a stunning member assembly, 21 seats 31 seats in the 70-member seats. Like Modi in Gujarat, "Our congratulations to no bearing on the Lok Sabha being in the opposition for a Chhattisgarh and Delhi and was performance in Delhi where more than last time. House. Its pre-poll ally Akali Chief Minister Raman Singh those who have won in Madhya polls since "general elections decade. leading in 55. its chief Arvind Kejriwal The Congress suffered a Dal won one seat, giving it a has scored a hat-trick. Pradesh and Rajasthan," said a are quite different". "We always thought of AAP Terming BJP's performance emerged the giant killer huge defeat with its tally com- boost in the stakes for power. Unlike in the other three despondent Congress leader "We will introspect seriously as competition and we were in these elections as "spectacu- defeating three-time Chief ing down to 59 from 71 seats. The fledgling Aam Aadmi States, the Congress put up a Jayanthi Natarajan. "In Delhi, (Contd on page 4 Col 3) expecting it to get double digit lar", he said, "I congratulate Minister Sheila Dikshit by a BSP got four seats. Party, formed just a little over a stiff battle, helped as it was by a we accept the verdict and will 2004 at the head of a multiparty seats but this is surprising," Rajnathji, party leaders & huge margin. While its per- In Rajasthan, Vasundhara year ago, put up an impressive sympathy wave in Bastar region examine the results. We will United Progressive Alliance. Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel Karyakartas (workers) for their formance helped in the rout of Raje spearheaded the saffron show, bagging 28 seats. where the maoists had eliminat- find out what has gone wrong." "This is an anti-Congress said. hardwork in the elections. Congress, it halted BJP's surge, ousting the Congress The ruling Congress, which ed the top leadership in a das- "Our work is cut out for us vote. There is an impact of Modi The Congress claimed the He also congratulated MP march towards a majority. which registered its worst-ever was seeking a fourth consecu- tardly attack earlier this year. and we have to face realities," also," said spokesperson verdict was no reflection on its Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Propelled by the aggressive performance. BJP got 162 seats, tive term, was decimated with The Congress got 39 seats. The said Congress Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, referring national leadership. (Contd on page 4 Col 5) Pak Army violates ceasefire No rehab package, road widening only hurdle Modi effect obvious: Omar SRINAGAR, Dec 8: First infiltration attempt of Govt places BC Road Flyover Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today appeared to suggest that Narendra Modi has galvanised the BJP cadre though there was no guarantee that big meetings will translate into votes. In a series of tweets, he took note of Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) winter foiled along LoC project in cold storage spectacular debut, saying, "...Never underestimate the underdog or Gopal Sharma both sides of the existing four taken up until and unless road newcomer with a fresh face and message." Sanjeev Pargal retaliatory firing by the alert cific inputs about the presence lane road from Shakuntla widening is conducted from Indian troops ensured that there of a number of militants across Deriving lessons from the just concluded Assembly polls in JAMMU, Dec 8: While the Chowk to Balwinder Chowk up Shakuntla Chowk up to Rehari five States, Omar shared his observations on the micro-blogging JAMMU, Dec 8: After a was no successful infiltration by the LoC and IB, who would try Government has spent over Rs to Mian Dido crossing near Chungi (Balwinder Chowk). the militants. Troops retaliated to infiltrate into the Indian terri- site "Twitter" and said, "Note to self 2014 - there is no 'wave' but long gap, Pakistan Army this 97 crore on the rehabilitation Amphalla. It may be recalled that the the effect on their cadre is obvious. Can't afford to underestimate afternoon violated ceasefire to neutralize the militants, tory during the winter months of 285 traders and other peo- It has been revealed that in then Chief Minister, Ghulam sources said. taking cover of adverse weather this going ahead." along the Line of Control ple disturbed besides acquir- the process of road widening, Nabi Azad, had shown keen This tweet was in reference to BJP's Prime Ministerial candi- (LoC) at Sabra Gali in “There were no casualties or conditions. While upper reaches ing their land/ properties several buildings/ structures on interest to construct these two damage on the Indian side in in twin border districts of date Narendra Modi and BJP without naming them. Mendhar sector of Poonch dis- while constructing Jehangir both sides of road near Rehari Flyover projects in Jammu Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for polls by end of 2014. trict in an apparent attempt to Chowk-Rambagh Flyover in Chungi are needed to be dis- city and an alternative road to (Contd on page 4 Col 3) push militants into this side Srinagar, the work on the mantled. Some insiders in the High Court at Janipur from taking advantage of adverse much publicized BC Road- agency have indicated that due Manda, to ease traffic prob- Injured shopkeeper succumbs weather conditions. Rehari Chungi Flyover proj- to some political pressure the lem in New Plots-Janipur but Fayaz Bukhari This was the first ceasefire ect in Jammu has been put work on the project has been after he moved to the Centre, violation of this month along the into the cold storage merely on stalled. They said Asian the work on these projects was SRINAGAR, Dec 8: As the massive manhunt launched by the borders in Jammu sector—either the plea that huge funding is Development Bank (ADB) was put on back burner despite the security forces against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants on the Line of Control (LoC) or required for the rehabilitation ready for funding of the project. fact that traffic congestion responsible for the killing Station House Officer (SHO) Police International Border (IB) espe- and land acquisition from They even had asked the went on increasing in the win- Station, Chadoora in Central Kashmir district of Budgam contin- cially after the winter setting in Balwinder Chowk to Government to prepare com- ter capital city. BC Road ues, a shopkeeper, who was critically injured in the attack, suc- with security agencies indicating Shakuntla Crossing in the prehensive rehabilitation plan Flyover project was the first cumbed to injuries this evening. spurt in infiltration attempts in winter capital. but the agency has yet to work priority but due to sabotage The shopkeeper, Ghulam Mohammad who was hit in the the winter during December and Conceived during 2007-08, on the rehabilitation project. by some ‘political people’ and abdomen when militants killed SHO Police Station Chadoora, January when visibility would this Flyover project has been The work on prestigious other vested interests, this Shabir Ahmad, in his shop at Chadoora market in district Budgam be reduced to zero. placed on the back burner for Bikram Chowk-Gandhi Nagar project could not take off. on December 2 was battling for life in SKIMS hospital in Soura, Official sources told the over five long years due to the Flyover has commenced in big Director ERA Vinod Sharma Srinagar since then. Excelsior that Pakistan Army reason best known to the former way, the work on this important when contacted revealed that it The shopkeeper succumbed to his injuries this evening. troops of 654 Balouch Regiment Troops in action at Mendhar sector. Minister for Housing and Urban Flyover project has been found was decided during 2007-08 to However, the two police men - constable Mohammad Shafi and started firing on Indian positions Development and a few Jammu to be in limbo as the road widen- construct BC Road Flyover in SPO Firdous Ahmad - are out of danger. The SHO was sitting at at 4.35 pm today from Dabsi Pakistan firing,’’ sources said. Rajouri and Poonch on the LoC based politicians for their vested ing has turned out to be the view of increasing problem of area of Pakistan targeting three They added that it was received snowfall, the plains in interests. ERA, which is con- major hurdle. The project which traffic congestion. He said ini- (Contd on page 4 Col 3) forwards posts of the Indian after a long gap—at least these two districts as well as on nected with the construction of was conceived and prepared tially, this project was hardly Army, which immediately retal- more than a fortnight—that the IB in Jammu sector are the Flyover project has asked to during 2007-08 with the initial worth Rs 18 crore and it was Bangla national escapes from PS iated. any ceasefire violation was inflicted with fog, which acquire at least 30 meters wide estimated cost of Rs 18.4 crore, proposed to cover only Excelsior Correspondent Sources said retaliation by reported from Pakistan side reduced visibility to zero during (2 lanes) stretch of land for the has been placed in the cold stor- Shakuntla Chowk. A national the Indian troops was necessitat- on the LoC or even the IB. December and January. construction of Flyover. It age by the authorities on the level agency RITES, engaged JAMMU, Dec 8: A Bangladeshi national today escaped from ed to ensure that the militants This was the first ceasefire (Contd on page 4 Col 1) means 15 mt land is required on mere plea that project cannot be (Contd on page 4 Col 1) Arnia police station taking cover of repair work going on in the didn’t manage to take advantage violation of this month as well premises of police station. of firing from across the LoC to as after the winter sets-in few ‘Decision taken in light of forthcoming elections’ Identified as Mohammad Saifullah Islam son of Mohammad sneak into this side as weather days back. Siraj Ali, a resident of Tangyal, Bangladesh, the Bangladeshi conditions were not favourable Sources confirmed that the national had been lodged in Arnia police station for deportation to today. It had started getting dark militants did try to infiltrate Govt puts on hold ‘privatization’ of power his country after he had completed his sentence awarded to him by by 4.30 pm in the upper reaches under the cover of Pakistan fir- the court for illegal infiltration into India. when Pakistan Army started fir- ing and slight darkness but find- Police said the Bangladeshi national was sitting in open during ing on the LoC. ing the troops very alert, they distribution system in twin capital cities the day when he took advantage of repair work going on in the The firing lasted till 5.15 didn’t succeed. Mohinder Verma public resentment, the both in generation as well as dis- implementation of blue print has police station as some concertina wire had been removed. He pm. It was confined to small Worthwhile to mention here Government made it clear that tribution would be welcomed if not been initiated during the slipped away from the police station and was absconding. that security agencies had spe- arms, sources said, adding the JAMMU, Dec 8: Despite the objective of PPP distribution it ensures increase in indigenous past six months despite the fact Army police tried to search the accused but he remained untraced. Internet Edition: www.dailyexcelsior.com making commitment before initially in the cities of Srinagar power generation and upgrade that the same had to be taken the Planning Commission of and Jammu was aimed at elimi- supply system without tariff shortly after the conclusion of (Contd on page 4 Col 2) E-Paper: http://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com India, the Government has nating power cuts and ensuring increase. feasibility study. “This is con- put on hold ‘privatization’ of supply of electricity 24x7 without Thereafter, while making trary to the fact that several high Army jawan kills himself INSIDE WEATHER power distribution system in loading any additional tariff bur- presentation on State’s Annual profile companies including Excelsior Correspondent ) * Jammu water supply JAMMU twin capitals of Jammu and den on consumers. Thereafter, the Plan 2013-14 before the Tatas were expressing their will- * Preservation of heritage ...Page 8 Mainly dry. Srinagar cities with the appre- Power Development Department Planning Commission of India ingness to participate in the JAMMU, Dec 8: An Army soldier shot himself dead with his TEMPERATURE ) BJP celebrates victory hension that such a step may engaged Feedback Infra, a Delhi on July 9, Chief Minister stated power distribution system in service weapon—an Insas rifle at Army camp at Muthi in Jourian Max: 23.7 Degree C in four States ...Page 3 create resentment among the Min: 10.8 Degree C based consultancy company for that study on introduction of twin capitals of the State on PPP in Akhnoor tehsil this morning. ) AIBCU holds demonstration, RELATIVE HUMIDITY people against it ahead of the ascertaining feasibility of roping PPP in distribution system of mode”, Sources added. He has been identified as Lance Naik Gopal Kumar son of demands implementation Highest: 86.0 per cent elections. in PPP partners in distribution of Jammu and Srinagar cities was In response to a question, Naresh Kumar, a resident of Sona Varsa, Bhagalpur in Bihar. of MC report ...Page 3 Lowest: 71.0 per cent Reliable sources told electricity in twin capitals, completed and further process sources informed that when the Police said 29 years old Army soldier was on guard duty at ) NC, Cong misinterpreting Sunset on Monday: 05.27 p.m. EXCELSIOR that under the sources said. was underway, sources said, discussion was initiated on the Rakh Muthi Army camp in Jourian when he shot himself dead State Subject Sunrise on Tuesday: 07.22 a.m. guidance of the Planning The feasibility study was adding “he even informed the implementation of blue print, it with his Insas service weapon. He was shifted to hospital, where law: Dr Jitendra ...Page 5 KASHMIR Commission of India, the Power completed by middle of the cur- Planning Commission that the was felt that privatization of dis- he was declared dead. ) Corruption to be Mainly dry. Development Department late rent year and accordingly a blue print for rolling out the tribution system would not be No reasons have so far been ascertained behind the extreme TEMPERATURE last year had decided to adopt presentation was made before scheme would be discussed taken in positive manner by the step taken by the Army soldier. crucial, decisive factor Max: 13.9 Degree C the Public Private Partnership the Chief Minister, Omar with all the stakeholders and people especially when the elec- Additional SP Jammu ML Kaith said police have initiated pro- in forthcoming Min: 2.3 Degree C (PPP) mode in the power distri- Abdullah, who is also holding thereafter it would be imple- tions are round the corner. ceedings under Section 174 CrPC for further investigations in the elections: Vakil ...Page 5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY bution system of Jammu and the power portfolio. During the mented”. “There were apprehensions case. The Army jawan had shot himself in the head. ) South Africa cruise Highest: 73.0 per cent Srinagar cities. presentation, Chief Minister They disclosed that second from certain quarters within the Police handed over body of the jawan to Army, which would to series win ...Page 14 Lowest: 65.0 per cent As the decision resulted into stated that the PPP participation step——floating tenders for (Contd on page 4 Col 1) be sent to his native town.