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BEIJING, Sept 28 (Xinhuanet) – Separatist parties are expected to win control of Catalonia's parliament in an election on Sunday, setting the stage for possible independence from Spain. Opinion polls indicate the main secessionist group "Junts Pel Si" and leftist party CUP are likely to secure a majority of seats in the 135-strong regional assembly.
Both have said that such a result would allow them to unilaterally declare independence within 18 months. The central government in Madrid has pledged to block such moves in court. Official results of the elections will be announced around 2200 GMT. Polls suggest Catalans are evenly divided over whether they want to secede.
(Source: CNTV)
