It was Sushilkumar's trrn to lead Maharashtra. However,plots by the OBC lobby to oust him were afoot even before.The defeat of his wife from Sohapur,his native place,was contrived by that lobby even if it amounted to cause ill omen to others by cutting one's own nose.Shri Shinde was shunted out as Governor to Hyderabad.He belongs to the Dalits and had be been retained when the time of change came, it would have created a good impression among dalits .However, this was not to be. Deshmukh , a comparative novice was brought in and as they say the rest is history. Apart from the two fronts noted in newsitem his record in other respect was also indifferent. Justice requires that Shri Shinde should be brought back. It will the right step for the ensuing elections. However, the signs are that Rane will demand his pound of flesh.Let us wait and watch--helplessly.