The fight between BJP and JD (U) over leadership issue will end in breaking up NDA with the later opting for a way that it considers is favourable to its survival. JD (U) understands that no party will be able to survive without the support of the people. The party feels that there is erosion in its vote bank since it worked together with BJP. No political party wants to face Telegu Desam fate, which suffered complete rout after it allied with BJP. JD (U) is apprehensive if it continues to ally with BJP its vote bank mostly those belonging to minority community may be plucked away by Laloo. Therefore Narendra Modi factor was brought into the picture by JD (U) and on this premise the party will break away from NDA. As Narendra Modi climbs political ladder BJP has alienated minority community. The allies of the BJP know that. Unlike other political parties which look to the leadership as internal matter of the leading party, JD (U) cannot not control all that is brewing in the minds of the top leadership of the JD (U). It has stated openly it will not be able to go together with BJP if Modi would be projected as prime ministerial candidate. Neither BJP can say it will not project Modi as its prime ministerial candidate nor it can afford to lose an important major ally like JD (U). One thing that needs to be discussed is the aftermath in the event of projection of someone other than Modi as prime ministerial candidate of BJP. Will Modi think of floating a party of his own and decide to lead a third front minus BJP and Congress? It is said Modi is not banking on BJP alone to project him as prime ministerial candidate. He has used different forums to project himself and started speaking like a prime ministerial candidate of BJP. Modi considers himself as a popular candidate. He thinks and other leaders in BJP lack the charisma to pull voters. Many in BJP know the possibility of BJP led ally forming Government at the centre will be remote unless BJP alone wins not less than 200 seats. Will it be possible? That is one million dollar question being asked now. Moreover the party has suffered rout in every state where elections were held. This party will continue to face rejections when elections are held in many states where elections are due this year. Perhaps for these reasons JD (U) wanted to maintain safe distance from the BJP. Bihar does not have mineral resources and it cannot survive on its own without active support from the centre. Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister had said it will extend support to the party that can recognise Bihar as a special state. Which party can meet the demand of the JD (U)? The answer is in everybody’s mind. When JD (U) becomes a partner of UPA it will not evoke amazement to the onlookers.
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