in land of Hindus ,only Muslim mater for the ruling party.this trend was started by congress and other parties have caught on to it. after mayawati s showing I am sure there will be rethinking in the country. courtesy her poor both upper and lower caste will get better treatment (Muslims should be equal ,like every body else).poverty has no religion the politicians have been trying to give religion to poverty. let us hope some sense prevails over opportunism