Election Results-2008-Five States-Lessons.

Cong. impresses, set to rule three states.
Some lessons.
1.Congress though has won three states.With the exception of MPand Delhi,the margin is not really comfortable for any of the parties.For that matter,the total scenario is that both the National parties seem to be marginalised.This may be due the rise of regional parties,more specifically the regional adjustments both Congress and BJP have made with these regional parties.
2.There is no discernible difference between the National parties. When they come to power in terms programmes,Congress minus loud noise of Hindutva and BJP minus overt minority appeasement are one and the same. The voter is resigned to either of these.Hence, the regional parties highlight local issues and become strong in the respective states.
3.Coalition has come to stay in most of the states.It is not based on ideologies,but is a marriage of convenience.So,we see the dichotomy of "Allies in State and adversaries in Centre" and also the other way around.Classic example , Left and Congress alliance.
4.This does not augur well for the country especially in the current economic and terrorist climate.
The parties will not be able to govern firmly.
Will the parties wake up and ,come out with real National Agenda to save the country?