INDIA-SEAT 2LAST

The last time India had a seat at the Council was in
1992.
In 1996, Japan won with India trailing behind with
approximately 40 votes.
Last year, the General Assembly elected Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria to serve as
non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year
terms starting January 2010.
But the non-permanent seat for India isn't confirmed
yet and a late entry, in the coming months, can also split the
vote. The voting for the term starting in 2011 will happen in
October this year.
Meanwhile, Africa group endorsed the candidacy of South
Africa.
At the same time, India continues to push for
comprehensive Security Council reform including expansion of
both the permanent and non-permanent category. PTI