Left to withdraw support - Congress face the situation boldly
by jamsheed basha abumohammed on Jul 08, 2008 02:19 PM
Left's decision to withdraw support to the UPA led Govt at the Centre did not come as a surprise as it was on card for sometimes. Congress need not lose heart over it but should face the situation boldly as it would turn out to be a blessing in disguise. There is no immediate danger to the Govt to fall but morally it lost the confidence of the House and it should go. If Congress wishes to delay the inevitable, then it can play with the number game, garner support from SP and others, continue for sometimes. The danger here is SP may resort to some sort of blackmailing tactics in future like demanding ministerial berth for its MPs and removal of Chidambaram and Deora from the Cabinet. These demands may not be acceptable immediately to the Congress and this would lead to some other unplesant situation. The best option open to the Congress is to call it a day, tender resignation of the entire cabinet, recommend dissolution of the House, call for early general elections. This would be hailed and appreciated.This coup certainly blow against the BJP waiting in the wings eagerly to capture power. But that is not so easy as people would not like to see a communal govt at the centre.Cashing in on this mood, Congress and like minded parties should strengthen the secular front,go to the people explain the difficulties in running the Govt due to coalition compulsion. It is possible that Congress may get absolute majority in the House after the elections if announced now.It is better now.
