Congress Party in driving seat

INDIA’S Congress Party yesterday began putting together a new cabinet amid euphoria over its definitive election victory.

Congress Party in driving seat
Tue, 19 May, 2009 - 01:00

The country’s stock market surged over 17% when it opened. The rise was so dramatic it forced an end to the day’s trading.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh chaired the last meeting of his outgoing cabinet.

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