Is It Singular Or Plural?

• Congress will strengthen, regain its pre-eminent position
  
• Can take the help of smaller parties to form government
  
• Can win over MNS, if needed
  
• Will help cut down NCP more and force it to merge finally
  
• Needn't share plum portfolios

• The party stands a poor chance in a multi-cornered contest
  
• Severe anti-incumbency requires a joint fight
  
• Very small difference in voteshare between the Congress-NCP in LS results
  
• NCP can be reined in better in an alliance, outside it can create problems
  
• A subdued NCP can easily be dictated to

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