Wednesday, November 25, 1998
BJP, Cong face off in polls
The BJP and the Congress face off in tomorrow's Assembly elections in four states, the outcome of which may stoke fresh political realignments in the country. the fragile multi-party BJP coalition will come under threat from not only the Congress but also its recalcitrant allies if the Congress performs well.
Won't topple Govt: Thackeray
Barely a day after threatening to sacrifice the BJP-Sena government at the altar of his stand against the Pakistani cricket team's tour, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray seems to have mellowed down saying he did not want to topple the coalition government in Maharashtra.
D'Souza lobbying for President's rule
With every likelihood of Goa Chief Minister Wilfred D'Souza facing defeat in the special session called by Governor J F R Jacob for a vote of confidence on Thursday, the ruling coalition in the state is pressing for President's rule.
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