"Everybody is watching closely the developments in India. If the government collapses, it is possible they may wrap up the talks," said a senior official.
Those keenly watching the high-voltage political events in India include the US, the EU, Brazil, South Africa, China and WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy.
Asked whether the mini-ministerial meeting, convened to work out a final framework for completing the Doha Round, may be called off for the sake of one country, Lamy said, "India is important in the WTO and there cannot be a deal without it."
If the Geneva talks are suspended, it could be blamed on the fallout of the political developments in New Delhi. "It suits those who do not want a deal at the moment. At least there will not be a blame game," said an official.
After a few bilateral meetings, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has already returned to New Delhi for the confidence vote.
The country would be represented by Commerce Secretary GK Pillai at the negotiations.
