From correspondents in Delhi, India, 08:31 PM IST

One speculation doing the rounds is whether former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will vote Tuesday.

Although his aides insist that he will vote, speculation is rife that the senior most BJP leader will be unable to come to parliament because of his health. He has not been seen in public for some time.

Although the Congress will be happy if he doesn't turn up, ministers and MPs have their fingers crossed.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)