In the midst of an unresolved standoff with the Left parties on the Indo-US nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday and discussed the current situation with her in a meeting which lasted for about 50 minutes.Not much political significance is attached to this meeting.It is termed as a routine and courtesy call before leaving for Japan where he will attend G8 Summit. All indications are that PM has prepared himself for a showdown with the Communists over the nuclear stand-off and worst to come in a few days.This has brought foes together.SP has lambasted Communists over the deal and moved closer to Congress.This was on the cards inview of the common enemy Mayawathi on prowl in UP.BJP may distance itself with her but the political polarisation is seen as a significant move by the managers of Congress party for the next elections.This would certainly thwart wave against UPA. The real insight into the whole gamet of political one upmanship would reveal a different picture.It would be unwise for the Congress to wait till May to conduct elections as its standing is bound to worsen. Its mainly because, the international situation suggest no reprieve for Crude oil price and consequent effect on India economy.The situation for the present is tailor made for UPA to call for a mid term elections. It may not win but would make a dent into the BJP votes. Lets wait and watch the moves of the political pundits for the next course of action.
