41.   They have also boycotted parliament and refused to participate in the process of drafting of the constitution.

42.   They have threatened to boycott parliament unless their complaints are properly investigated.

43.   They did not promise, however, to prevent their supporters from launching general strikes or boycotting parliament if they lose the election.

44.   Until then, the opposition will continue to boycott parliament for regular sessions.

45.   However, the opposition faces a crucial test on their decision to boycott parliament for the past nine-months when a High Court bench gives its verdict Sunday.

46.   However, the opposition faces a crucial test on their decision to boycott parliament for the past nine-months when a High Court bench gives a verdict Sunday.

47.   In a bid to defuse the opposition, the government has held talks with the three main opposition groups which began boycotting parliament in March.

48.   Anwar Hossain Khan filed a writ in June accusing the opposition of not fulfilling election pledges to their constituents by boycotting parliament.

49.   Before the resignations, the opposition boycotted parliament for nine months demanding the government stand down to allow new elections under a neutral government.

50.   But if the Social Democrats and another opposition party, the Dominican Liberation Party, boycott the parliament, Balaguer would be unable to be confirmed under the constitution.