In the run up to the 1914 Lok Sabha elections, the political parties appear to have read the writing on the wall in advance. By now, three reputed companies have conducted surveys and published their electoral forecasts. Though all of them have perceived a pro-Modi wave, none has predicted a clear majority for any party or alliance. The BJP, except in the South is much ahead in West, East, North and Central India. Despite that the NDA is shown getting only 224 seats, definitely short of the magic figure of Mission-272. The Congress is losing ground so much so that it may or may not touch 100 mark. Among the regional satraps, only the AIADMK, TMC and BJD are in a position to improve their position. The regional outfits in North like RJD, SP, BSP and JDU are destined to lose ground appreciably.
By and large the picture being so, with a very dismal prospect for the Third Front, the ambitious regional leaders are trying to improve their strength so that when the largest single party will approach them for support for majority, they can claim their pound of flesh for being the king maker. The past example of Devegouda is inspiring them. Mulayam Singh has openly told his followers that if they could capture at least forty seats in UP, then the SP could dictate terms while finding a prime ministerial stuff. Similarly, mayawati also is sanguine about keeping her vote bank intact and win maximum possible seats in her state and only then the claims of the Dalits could not be ignored. Both Jayalalithaa and Mamata Banerjee, whose electrral prospects are looking up, are mentally ready to play king makers. Since both have the record of NDA association, the task for the BJP PM prospect may prove easier. In case the Modi-wave is strong and sweeping, the above tacticians will lick the dust.
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