At a time when the whole country is reeling under the pressure of rising fuel and food prices, inflation will certainly be one of the most crucial factors at the time of campaigning. While, the incumbent BJP will try to blame the Congress-led Centre for the rising prices, the Congress would want to shift the burden by questioning the state government on taxes. The Congress will also try to capitalise on the recent reform policies announce by the UPA-II, which the BJP has opposed.