31.   A government-allied party won one seat, while the opposition took the last two seats.

32.   All the other seats are held by independents, with no other major political party represented.

33.   Although the figures represented only a small percentage of the overall vote, they indicated the ANC would gain the most seats on the majority of the councils.

34.   Analysts say Bharatiya Janata is likely to win the most seats in new elections, but not enough to form a government on its own.

35.   Bharatiya Janata is expected to win the most seats in February-March voting, but not enough to govern without partners.

36.   But all have indicated that the BJP could win the most seats.

37.   But the party gaining the most seats customarily is given the chance to form a coalition government and name its leader prime minister.

38.   By tradition, the job of establishing a new government should go to the Islamic Virtue Party since it has the most seats in Parliament.

39.   By-elections will be held to fill the two seats, but no date has been set.

40.   Currently, right-wing parties hold three of the four seats.