03-31-2009, 04:47 AM
The strategists of both Congress and SP seem convinced that the Mayawati gameplan is simple â let Varun-BJP polarize Hindus while she can clamp down on saffronites to consolidate Muslims behind BSP.
The gambit has a special role in western and central UP where BSP has to contend with strong challenge from SP and Congress. She can change the battle terrain by inserting a weak BJP in the play. A competitive SP and Congress hurt BSP more on Muslim front â a social group Mayawati is eyeing to supplement her Dalit-Brahmin combo.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/H...how/4337172.cms
The gambit has a special role in western and central UP where BSP has to contend with strong challenge from SP and Congress. She can change the battle terrain by inserting a weak BJP in the play. A competitive SP and Congress hurt BSP more on Muslim front â a social group Mayawati is eyeing to supplement her Dalit-Brahmin combo.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/H...how/4337172.cms