ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Press which is closely monitoring the run up to the Indian general elections has generally predicted another hung Parliament with no party getting a clear majority.
Some dailies feel the Congress (I) will again emerge as the single largest party followed by the Rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party which is expected to make a significant gains.
Analysts and diplomats here are of the view that a significant percentage of the electorate who are undecided will prove to be the crucial factor in determining the outcome.
An absolute majority if secured by either the Congress (I) or the BJP is being viewed with trepidation in political and media circles here.
Rajiv Gandhi’s comeback might spell a disastrous tum m India Pakistan relations says Zahur Ul Haq in an analysis in the “Muslim”.
The Janata Dal riven with dissensions will be a major loser in the elections according to a report published in the “news” a publication of the Jang group.
The “dawn” in a report from New Delhi said there were al present no firm indications of the electoral mind and puzzled pollsters were not risking predictions: though less than a week remains: for the polls.
Article extracted from this publication >> May 24, 1991
