31.   His critics say that the ruling Congress Party is losing popularity because the reforms have led to higher food prices and that opposition parties are benefiting from the situation.

32.   However, the center-left party has lost some popularity recently because of infighting and a scandal involving a government foundation.

33.   It also said extremist right-wing groups and political parties were gaining ground, while moderate groups were losing popularity.

34.   It is however, difficult for civilian governments to adopt anti-religious measures for fear of losing popularity among devout Muslims.

35.   Maulana Samiul Haq, leader of the Afghan Defense Council, said at the Karachi rally that Musharraf has lost his popularity.

36.   Meanwhile, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is losing popularity, and Islamic militants, such as Hamas, are gaining ground.

37.   Media freedoms granted by Khatami have resulted in a barrage of criticism against the hard-liners, who are losing popularity by the day.

38.   Schmognerova lost popularity over harsh economic measures that brought Slovakia closer to EU membership, but also increased unemployment and drove up prices.

39.   Schmognerova lost popularity over harsh economic measures that brought Slovakia closer to European Union membership, but also increased unemployment and drove up prices.

40.   Since his landslide victory over hard-liners, Khatami has lost some popularity over his refusal to confront his rivals head on.