Rao kicks off poll campaign, vows to rebuild Babri Mosque

NEW DELHI Oct 9 Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao launched an election campaign Saturday with a vow to rebuild ■ Muslim shrine that was torn down by Hindu fanatics The etec-bon next month In four of India’s 25 states will be the first test of strength at the polls since the destruction of the moeque In the town of Ayodhya last December, an event that changed the agenda of Indian politics reports AP

Georgian troops launch offensive against rebels

MOSCOW Oct 9 Government troops launched an offensive early today on the western of Poti captured last month by rebel supporters of former president Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the Georgian Defence Minister said reports AFP