Flush with the success of the Lok Sabha elections, the four pre-poll allies of the Congress have begin negotiating for their share of the pie.
UPA allies battle for their share of the spoils, Hindustan Times, May 20 2009
The DMK has already asked for seven cabinet positions. I guess their logic is that if they ask [...]
Leaders from various regional parties have endorsed NCP leader, Mr. Sharad Pawar as a PM candidate. Orissa Chief Minister and BJD leader, Navin Patniak came out in support of Mr. Pawar. Their parties have also agreed on a seat arrangement in Orissa for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
BJD may support Pawar for PM, [...]
Pre-poll discussions between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar, and Congress I have already resulted in some friction between the two. Intense negotiations are taking place and each party wants to ensure that they can fray most of their candidates.
Tussle over seat sharing begins in UPA, Sify.com, Jan 12, 2009
The first signs [...]
