Ok... here's some updates on the defection.....
Two members of the left front suddenly decided to switch sides for the better opportunities available...(grass is always greener on the other side).
They were successful in attracting two more.
Rumours are rife about horse trading (the nagpur rep of course)
Also tomorrow should reveal the fate of the member who decided to abstain today.
Of course since the chatterbox of the left has let loose that the fact that their house is still in disorder with respect to policy decisions, it remains to see whether the situation will remain so after the I-day.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Dirty Politics on I-day eve... (deja vu.....)
14-Aug
Today's unexpected events have set a dangerous precedent. Without any warning whatsoever, the "Left" parties decided to withdraw support to the United "Front" and defected en masse to the opposition "Right" wing. The intelligentia of the house are still in a state of shock after witnessing the never-before-seen spectacle.
The sudden change of loyalties is thought to be due to the "pipeline dispute" between GB and FB. Apparently, the Left parties were outraged by the decision to pursue the pipeline deal with FB in total disregard to the needs of GB.
The overnight revolt has come as a deadly blow to the united "front" which has been in decline for some time now. The "Right", on the other hand, welcomed the move enthusiastically. Most of the Right-wing could hardly conceal their joy. Nevertheless, there are reports that a few members of the hard-line Right group are uncomfortable in accommodating the Left members and expressed fears that this might lead to a dilution of their party ideology.
Meanwhile, amongst all the hullaballoo, admirable was the principled stand of the lone member from Nagpur constituency who refused to betray the ruling coalition due to historical and moral reasons. Rumours are rife about the expulsion of the nagpur member for having "seriously compromised" the party position. The "Left" has shown that it can be very unpredictable and ruthless in it's reactions. The coming days will be crucial in deciding the fate of the member.
Whatever may be the truth behind today's shocking events, one thing is certain: the harmony that has been prevailing in the house since the unanimous re-election of Mishra has been damaged beyond repair.
Today's unexpected events have set a dangerous precedent. Without any warning whatsoever, the "Left" parties decided to withdraw support to the United "Front" and defected en masse to the opposition "Right" wing. The intelligentia of the house are still in a state of shock after witnessing the never-before-seen spectacle.
The sudden change of loyalties is thought to be due to the "pipeline dispute" between GB and FB. Apparently, the Left parties were outraged by the decision to pursue the pipeline deal with FB in total disregard to the needs of GB.
The overnight revolt has come as a deadly blow to the united "front" which has been in decline for some time now. The "Right", on the other hand, welcomed the move enthusiastically. Most of the Right-wing could hardly conceal their joy. Nevertheless, there are reports that a few members of the hard-line Right group are uncomfortable in accommodating the Left members and expressed fears that this might lead to a dilution of their party ideology.
Meanwhile, amongst all the hullaballoo, admirable was the principled stand of the lone member from Nagpur constituency who refused to betray the ruling coalition due to historical and moral reasons. Rumours are rife about the expulsion of the nagpur member for having "seriously compromised" the party position. The "Left" has shown that it can be very unpredictable and ruthless in it's reactions. The coming days will be crucial in deciding the fate of the member.
Whatever may be the truth behind today's shocking events, one thing is certain: the harmony that has been prevailing in the house since the unanimous re-election of Mishra has been damaged beyond repair.
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