Lessons from UP

Mayawati's spectacular victory in UP gives interesting insights into a state known as the gateway to the Centre. The fact that someone like Mayawati - one of the most vocal backward class leaders - chose to unabashedly woo the so-called upper castes makes it clear that in Indian politics, you can't have all your eggs in one basket. Now suddenly the focus has shifted somewhat from the OBCs to the upper castes. None other than the PM has said that something should be done for the upper castes. Aye Aye Sir. Why not? Especially after the battering your party got in UP, you have to speak in such tones. Maybe this will force our parties to follow inclusive politics rather than the divisive hate that they indulge in right now.