21.   Analysts here still feel that no party will gain a simple majority but Koirala has expressed confidence of winning the polls with the necessary majority.

22.   Both Mazoka and Mwanawasa have declared that they are winning the poll, amid mounting concerns of electoral fraud.

23.   Both Mazoka and Mwanawasa have declared that they are winning the poll.

24.   Candidates from the ruling alliance are almost certain to win the polls in the absence of any major opposition.

25.   The millionaire politician was widely believed to have won the poll.

26.   The polls are won by a pro-India Moslem party.

27.   The reports say Eytan, a former army chief of staff, also got a promise of the defense portfolio if the right wins the polls.

28.   Under the terms of the unity agreement, the groups agreed to share power if they win the polls.

29.   Zeroual pledged on Saturday to hold fresh legislative and municipal elections if he wins the poll Thursday.

30.   Koirala has also expressed confidence of winning the polls with the necessary majority.