UPA is safe for now, but it will have to rethink its alliances
UPA is safe for now, but it will have to rethink its alliances
R Jagannathan
• May 13, 2011, 12:42:19 IST
The overwhelming victory of Mamata in West Bengal means she does not need the Congress’ support to rule in the state, but she has no reason to go her own way either because she needs the Congress for channelling central resources to the state. Slideshow with exclusive images from Firstpost editor Sandip Roy.
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