The worst performing states in India today are in the control of those political parties that play poverty and vote-bank politics, aka Communist Parties and other like RJD. It is high time that the Congress and BJP realize that the worst enemies of the state lie within, i.e. the Communists and the third front. Better to collude against the internal enemies first and clean up the mess before fighting external enemies. It is always wise to get rid of internal weakness before facing the enemies, else Sun Tzu's wisdom may prevail in India with full force. Don't underestimate the damage already done by these communists.