BJP forced to rearrange around new power centre

The critical aspect is that the BJP has got a new power centre. It is being compelled to rearrange itself around it. There is no doubt the Lotus has a distinct advantage, thanks to the Congress being enmeshed in its own follies and scams.

There has also been an absence of any power struggle since last September when Modi was nominated prime ministerial candidate. The reason is not far to fathom: He is the only choice of the RSS for the high office.

Modi has emerged as the only leader to rally around in the BJP, sending the other aspirants for the prime minister's post scurrying for cover.

The question is whether politics in this country is about to change. If so, it will be widely welcomed, subject to the leader being liberal without communal tendencies and working in the interests of the people at large and the country.