He went away from NDA thinking Muslims will love him now and vote for him. He went with Mulayam, the so called true secular, anti-Congress mascot, and messiah of Muslims. Look what happened! Mulayam, and many Muslim parties stood by the deal protesting it being termed anti-muslim or anti-progress.
Mayawati, and the secular communist brigade (but real communal group in the garb of seculars!) thought they could make the deal look anti-Muslim and trapped parties like TDP, TRS, and JD-S with them.
It seems Naidu has lost touch with reality and should find the going tough in the next elections too. We may expect more desertions from his party soon. Mayawati could also lose out the support those she weaned away since they are not going to be anywhere near the corridors of power after the next elections.
NDA will find the breakup of UPA, UNPA to its advantage. Expect the mature elements of these groups to move over to NDA. It would be fun to watch what arguments will the communists propose to work with Congress once again if they find them in striking distance of power in next election.
