The ruling camp also claimed to be negotiating with three BJP MPs from Madhya Pradesh and three Akali Dal MPs from Punjab. Some BJP MPs having differences with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are also in touch with the Congress, claimed party sources.
Meanwhile, Nagaland People’s Front MP WW Konyak told The Indian Express today that Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphieu Rio would come to New Delhi on Saturday to firm up the party’s line on the trust vote. NCP chief Sharad Pawar has been negotiating with the NPF to secure Konyak’s support. Both the BJP and the NCP are part of the government in Nagaland.