The Regional Scenario

The Regional Scenario Romesh Thapar POLITICAL analysis crumbles before the antics of Charan Singh and the warring factions of the Lok Dal. Admittedly, the disarray is healthy because the rebels are trying somehow to remove themselves from the palsied grip of the senile leader. However, we cannot but mock at them. They look ridiculous, changing positions and postures every day. So far, so good. But is caste affiliation to he ignored? For the Lok Dallas, it is an infallible compass. May be, they are right, and we sophisticates just do not know what makes the country tick.