The Congress party is not worried about BJP leader L.K.

The Congress party is not worried about BJP leader L.K. Advani’s proposed yatra against corruption
after realising that this will not only create a rift between Team Anna and the saffron party but cou

The Congress has decided to work on a strategy for the Opposition-ruled states and the election-going states at a time when Team Anna and the Opposition parties have come together to exploit the corruption issue.

Corruption is replacing communalism and secularism issues in the coming Assembly elections in about half-a-dozen states. Reports coming from these states are suggesting that corruption is going to be the main campaign theme. But it is unclear whether civil society leaders, divided in different groups, will take part in the campaigning.

Talk has begun in political circles whether Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi can advance the state Assembly polls scheduled next year to foil the Congress’ game plan.

Congress MPs on Thursday openly questioned the handling of the media by “crisis managers” and messing up in tackling Anna Hazare’s fast that began on August 16 for a stronger Lokpal Bill. They raised the issues after finance minister Pranab Mukherjee speech at the CPP meeting, specially called against the backdrop of Mr Hazare’s fast.

The saying “old is gold” has become perfectly relevant after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh roped in seasoned leader Pranab Mukherjee to resolve the crisis that began on August 16 following Mr Anna Hazare’s fast for a stronger Lokpal Bill here.

A blame game has begun in the UPA with insiders holding the “crisis managers” of the Congress in the government responsible for mishandling the crisis which has virtually isolated the ruling coalition.

Veteran leader Vasant Sathe on Wednesday asked the Congress Party to follow general secretary Rahul Gandhi’s line in tackling the issues raised by social activist Anna Hazare.

Corruption is becoming a major issue inside and outside Parliament but it is unlikely to affect the stability of the Centre. The Congress’ allies in the UPA and the supporting parties are intact as the Opposition is not ready to face a mid-term poll.