He feared this might throw this nationalist part into the company of a pro-government party.

In 1999 he became one of the leaders of the Russian pro-government party Unity.

Signs emerged of a possible split among pro-government political parties over how to proceed.

Leaders of both pro-government parties distanced themselves from him today.

Lam said that the appointments would not be limited to members of pro-government political parties.

Under these conditions, the pro-Government party is sure to do well, challenged principally by the monarchists.

The fighting among pro-Government parties has also worsened longstanding tensions between the two chambers of Congress.

In the parliamentary elections of 1949, the pro-government parties triumphed.

He says the pro-government parties would not have gained a near majority in the recent elections if Russians had not felt better about the economy.

The pro-government parties and independents lost eight seats.