Photo-finish! But picture still hazy for nation
Despite contradictions among the new-found allies of the Congress who joined hands to dislodge the 13-month-old Vajpayee government, an alternative government headed by Sonia Gandhi is likely to be sworn in next week.

Mid-term poll the only alternative -- Thackeray
Describing the fall of the 13-month old Atal Behari Vajpayee Government as a misfortune for the country, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray said on Saturday that under such circumstances, where no single party has clear majority, mid-term poll is the only alternative to tackle the political crisis.

Muthiah's 'slip' reduces Oppn's victory margin
Of the three Opposition MPs who couldn't vote in the Lok Sabha today, it was AIADMK's R Muthiah who really caused a stir.

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