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- Congratulations to you and the channel for covering elections so comprehensively. This possibly explains why your post-poll survey was so accurate. In my opinion, as Sonia has denied replacing Manmohan Singh, they (Sonia and Rahul) shall instruct Rahul supporters to shut these murmurs of bringing Rahul as PM till MMS does not relinquish the post himself. The (possibly only) +ve sign for Congress is MMS' popularity as a integral person. I believe he only can still bring Cong led UPA to power again The BJP has nothing to gain from State elections and if they live in this fool's paradise for long, they'll make UPA's comeback easier in 2014. Your comments on above analysis please. Asked by: Saurabh Khanna
- Manmohan Singh's authority has been consistently undermined by the congress party. And that hasnt helped the PM one bit. For the congress now to do a role reversal is difficult but certainly desirable
- I really dont think the results of the recent elections would reflect the mood of the people if loksabha elections were to be held today . We have seen in the past the people have voted differently for assembly and loksabha polls . I think more than congrss , BJP is on the back foot as they have nothing to cheer about. They do not have a strong ideology and charismatic Leader. Congress, though not in a commanding position right now,would regroup themselves by 2014 and perform well. The key would be whether Rahul or Priyanka would be the star campaigner. I think the latter woutld be better . What is your opininon Asked by: T R Aravind
- Rahul was the star campaigner in UP this year. He was also the star campaigner in 2009 when the Congress did well in the Lok Sabha polls. So whats changed? India tends to vote differently for chief ministers and Prime Ministers. Maybe if Rahul continues to work with the people of UP till 2014, He may be rewarded again
- The DMK has kept the BERTHS at cabinet vacant for long. Will it decide to take it now and pressurise for prized ministries,in view of present position of Congress Asked by: sundar1950in
- Don't think DMK is keen to occupy cabinet berths,their whole plan is to ensure that Kanimozhi comes out of the present legal mess that she finds herself
- The impact would be strange and unpredictable I guess a) Congress - Lots have been Lost. Now target 2014 and keeping alliance and govt going till then. Needs to increase credibility of govt to be returned to power. Needs to get in More allies, especially the erstwhile NDA ones and some one from UP too b) BJP - little better than the congress, but dont have a leader for 2014, and strengthening NDA and who all go with them would be worth a watch. c) Third front - More talk and less chances is what I think. Because of the chemistry between parties or the lack of it. For eg : Left and TMC cannot be togther, same with SP-BSP or DMK and ADMK. but there is going to be some interesting developments in the future is what I think. Your take on these please Asked by: Narayanan S
- Ya, I do believe that Trinamool Congress does hold aces up its sleeves
- hi what roll SP can play in center.... also tell me what would be the combination of third front....because 3 4 state can't run the whole country... because all third front alley don't event exist beyond their state... what do u think...? Asked by: ashutoshmishra_1982
- I think whats happening is that the entire concept of India as a nation state is now undergoing a fundamental change. Regional aspirations are having the better of national aspirations
- Following the Assembly results, do you think Congress will project Rahul Gandhi as their PM candidate for 2014. Asked by: ntiwari
- Difficult, Rahul could be the lead campaigner yes, But whether hen will be the Prime Minister candidate, there is a question mark on that
- hi this poll result has shown that BJP is no longer the main opposition party..........because its has lost its main battle ground where it started it all..........i. e. in UP ?? Asked by: ashutoshmishra_1982
- BJP was the party of urban India. The party has lost its base in this community. Indians dont like extremism. So whether its disruptive tactics in Parliament or leadership crisis, Party will find the going tough
- Sir, what will be the impact of the Congress battering in UP Assembly election on the 2014 general election? what do you think about the talks of forming of third front. Asked by: Shyam Vadalker
- Third front at the moment is a dream that a lot of players who have always dreamt of a third front will have. Essentially its like this, A group needs the support of at least 150 MPs to have a realistic chance of coming to power
- Bhupendra, Do you think the BJP is a serious contender for 2014 electinos Asked by: Vinod
- On its own, Difficult, It will ultimately have to work out a broader coalition
- Since it is very clear that without Congress / BJP led front, regional parties cannot on muster enough numbers to make a govt at center and since Congress is down with scams and so called anti incumbancy, will this result regional parties moving towards NDA for 2014 elections? Asked by: Aditya
- Why should regional parties move towards the NDA? Bjp has to ensure that it finds an issue on which it can establish better connect with the masses. Once it improves its own performance, then it can be the pivot around which a govt can be woven
- hi third front is fallout of BJP or congress...??????? Asked by: ashutoshmishra_1982
- Its a fallout of both. The real story of this round of elections is that both the national parties BJP and Congress are now being squeezed out
- Has the BJP learnt the lesson ?. The pitiable perfomance in UP for them will be an indication of 2014 LS polls ?? Asked by: sundar1950in
- BJP's problem has been the same for sometime now! Its leadership crisis.Till such time that the party doesnt address that basic problem,it wont go very far. So first things first, Needs to settle its leadership problem. It then needs to find a way out to establish better connect on crucial issues
- Do you think BJP lead NDA will be alternate to UPA and more regional parties will move towards NDA as without either of congress or BJP, regioanl parties alone cannot muster enough numbers to form govt at center ? Asked by: Aditya
- Battle will always be between UPA and NDA. But regional parties will have an important role to play. Only difference is that this was the same feeling even in 2009. The country voted heavily for stability and voted en mass in favour of one party. That was the congress.
- Dont u think that the ones who are expecting and wanting the MId-Term polls are actually scared that they might not do well in 2014 same as Congress is not sure of its victory if Polls are held now Asked by: dinesh amonkar
- Yes,Politics is a lot about momentum. So when the going is good for you, you make the most of it. Thats why the hurry for snap polls
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