71.   But as Hindu-nationalist political parties have gained more power, radical groups have taken to disrupting any event deemed to conflict with traditional Hindu culture.

72.   Each party gained one governorship.

73.   The same scenario awaited it in Saxony, meaning the party would not gain any seats in either state assembly after failing clear the five percent threshold.

74.   The thorny issue of clandestine passage is a flashpoint in western Europe, where extremist anti-immigration parties have gained momentum in recent elections.

75.   Two extreme left parties also gained ground.

76.   The far-right anti-immigrant National Front party has gained strength in recent months, and the government is anxious to keep the front from fanning racial hatred.