61.   But with Major in the midst of a leadership contest dominated by the issue of Europe, British sources were pessimistic about the chances of an agreement.

62.   TMC leader G.K. Moopanar, defeated by Gujral in the United Front leadership contest, made the decision Saturday.

63.   TMC leader G.K. Moopanar boycotted the goverment after he lost an acrimonious Front leadership contest to Gujral, in the process losing the chance to become prime minister.

64.   TMC leader G.K. Moopanar said his party would not take part in the government after he lost a Front leadership contest to Gujral.

65.   TMC leader G.K. Moopanar, defeated by Gujral in the Front leadership contest, made the decision late Saturday.

66.   With the country teetering precariously on the tightrope of economic reform, a damaging leadership contest could plunge it into a period of social and political chaos.

67.   On Sunday, none of the obvious challengers had revealed their hand and Major remained the only candidate for the leadership contest.

68.   Resigning as leader of the Conservative Party and calling a leadership contest caught his detractors clay footed and has forced them to venture into the open sooner than expected.