The battle for U.P

A corrupt ruling party, so-called 'secularist' opportunists, a saffron brigade and goons from jail.

Such is the political scenario in the 'heart of India', Uttar Pradesh, where definitely 'jurm kam nahi hai', as against what Mr.Bachchan promises us.

It is for a very startling reason that we are unable to predict the outcome of the upcoming of these polls.

Every party has messed up equally, and the competition now lies in the less mistakes one has comitted.

Which is exactly why Mulayam Singh hasn't spoken against the SC's order staying reservations.

He needs the upper class votes, as does the BSP's Mayawati.

The grass-root reality is this-(no big surprise)- Either the Congress or the SP will get a narrow majority, and the whole support-coalition-withdraw support when polls approach cycle will continue.

The spice, however, is the sugar-coated ironies that all our 'leaders' will deliver in the form of speeches in rallies.

I'm very eager to hear them do just that.