2009 Poll Prospects And Alignments-2

[Capt M Kumar]

With either the UPA or the NDA not in a position to cross the critical threshold of 150 seats, the emergence of the third front cannot but be a worrying political proposition. In any case, many of the powerful allies in the two main fronts are not exactly known to be enthusiastic about the chief concerns of the core of their respective alliances, the Congress and the BJP. In many states, the Congress and the BJP are not seen on the winning track.

Unlike the SP, the BSP is not a party whose influence is restricted to Uttar Pradesh. The BSP has been making serious attempts to build the organisation in other states for the past few years. That these efforts are largely successful is evident from its showing in the last Lok Sabha poll.

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