Monday, October 11, 1999
Rane hits roadblock on homestretch
On a day when the political pendulum swung wildly, Chief Minister Narayan Rane came within smelling distance of power before hitting a huge roadblock from the most unexpected quarters: the BJP.
In a hung House, it's OK to sleep with the enemy
Make deals while the uncertainty lasts. It's the underlying principle at work since the last two days as the major political parties in Maharashtra explore the possibilities of forming the next government.
Tension, whispers at MPs first meet
They were all smiles. After a long and tiring campaign, they had made it to Parliament. But behind the smiles and waves, were hidden the tension and anxiety. The question rippling in the minds of the NDA MPs who assembled in Central Hall of Parliament was: Will I make it to the next step? The Cabinet.
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