It is said that success has multiple parents but failure is orphan. Indian politics is a burning example. No sooner Mr. Advani offered to step down taking responsibility for poll debacle Dr Joshi offered to take over in order to put down the fire of revolt or worried that his offer may be accepted Mr. Advani beat a hasty retreat.

Trouble was simmering and flames leaped when the names of leader of opposition and his deputy were announced. Mr Jaswant Singh openly raised the flag or revolt. A gag order came swiftly but the rebels had tasted blood and Mr. Yashwant Sinha promptly resigned in defiance or in response to the said order. Last word has not been spoken in the matter; expect return of junta (no spell mistake) debacle.

Similarly left is seeing red in what may be one of the worst defeats. People are baying for the blood of Mr. Buddha Dev Bhattacharya and Mr Karat: Mr. Bhattacharya, for the ill fated industrialization and Mr Karat for the third front and withdrawal of support to UPA over nuclear deal. Mr. Yechuri and Mr Biman Bose are playing Brutus here with Mr Jyoti Basu watching helplessly the collapse of the empire he founded with a life time of struggle.

Already all new initiatives have been halted or rolled back. A defeat in Kolkata corporation elections is likely and there is not much time to left to face the assembly polls. In Khejuri and else were TMC is fast emerging as the power center and is flexing its muscle like never before. Left is saying stars in the broad day light.

A time for reality check, for the harsh truth despite being unpalatable, is the fate accomplice? Situation is similar at RJD with Shri Lalu Prasad drawing upon all his with and charm to make a come back. Both Mayawati and Jay Lalita are sulking. Mr Amar Singh is having severe health problems. It is sad that UPA itself is a house divided with the high command unwilling to take the bull by the horns and in the process risk upsetting the apple cart.
Soon the honey moon period of 100 days will be over in inertia and then the down ward slide will begin fast. A bad decision is better than indecision, for nothing can stop an idea whose time has come.