Is Federalism new Secularism ?
Though I don't expect much from Congress even I am surprised by the alacrity that Congress has shown in reverting to its original instinct of being the dominant animal of the pack . Although the snub delivered to Mu.Ka is being hailed by propaganda arm as an indication of intentions of Gandhi family, unencumbered by compulsion of coalition politics, for observing probity in the public offices, it is difficult to take it seriously irrespective of intentions of Rahul Gandhi, not only because of the lack of concern during previous tenure but also because of the fact that Congress governments have never been model of probity, milking lucrative portfolios for "fund contribution" as well as personal welfare. The other point of interest is of course the assumption shared by many among them Rahul Gandhi that the impressive performance of Congress in this election is permanent, now this may or may not be true, however I suspect that working under this assumption Congress will continue to give a short shrift to its allies. This behavior may see a return of anti- Congress sentiment prevalent till last decade, if that happens we can expect to see polarization in the name of federalism, which will be as genuine as polarization in the name of secularism, the only difference being it will be a cover for anti - Congress alliance instead of anti - BJP one.
