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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Left, right & Centre mum on UP riots -Subodh Ghildiyal

Left, right & Centre mum on UP riots -Subodh Ghildiyal

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published Published on Sep 17, 2012   modified Modified on Sep 17, 2012
-The Times of India

 The political silence over yet another religious clash in Uttar Pradesh showcased the importance of Mulayam Singh Yadav in the current flux, with neither the right nor the Left wanting to annoy him.

The killing of six Muslims in police firing following arson over desecration of the Quran wrecked the peace in industrial Ghaziabad. While the clash involved police and a violent mob, it was the sixth communal incident in UP since SP took the reins of power from BSP this March.

These small, localized clashes involving religious groups have shattered the record of Mayawati regime which had kept UP free from such violence for five years.

The rapidly deteriorating communal situation has, however, drawn no reaction from the political class, a silence seen as linked to Mulayam's unique position as flag-bearer of the "secular" bloc in future central politics.

The violence reiterated the salience of SP in the wake of turmoil over Centre's decision to allow FDI in retail. The Left and Samajwadis have joined hands in opposing the move that could wipe out native retailers.

Mulayam, who once again floated the idea of 'third front' by partnering the Left bloc to protest against the coal scam in Parliament last month, is seen as critical in deciding the shape of secular politics post-2014. He is eyeing leadership of the 'third front' for a last shot at prime ministership. Both the Left as well as Congress are aware of his political muscle. He may be a big beneficiary in the 80-seat state and could determine who rules Delhi. The Left will prefer him to stay with the third front.

Congress, on the other hand, is keen to keep him on its side, as much for UPA-II as for 2014. No wonder, the party has desisted from criticizing the UP regime even though it ran a campaign during state polls accusing Samajwadis of using communal polarization for electoral gain. Trinamool Congress is eager to coordinate with Mulayam since early polls suit both parties.

Interestingly, while Mulayam cannot ally with BJP, the latter has its own calculations post-retail ruckus in keeping away from the UP regime. The saffron party does not want to stoke the 'communal vs secular' debate by talking about the sensitive issue since it would evoke strong 'secular camaraderie' from Congress and keep Mulayam on the UPA side.


The Times of India, 17 September, 2012, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Left-right-Centre-mum-on-UP-riots/articleshow/16428260.cms


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