Lucknow, June 01: With Uttar Pradesh in for another round of political instability after withdrawal of RLD support to the BSP-BJP government, Chief Minister Mayawati might cut short her five nation tour abroad and rush to the state capital if the political situation so "warrants." The Chief Minister is in constant touch with party leaders and officials of the state in the wake of RLD's withdrawal of support and the opposition bid to unite, party sources said.
"So far her tour is on," they said adding however that as the political situation is fluid, the visit could be curtailed "if necessary."
An indication to this effect also came from senior BJP leader Lalji Tandon, when he said that she (Mayawati) could cut short her visit.
Sources admitted that Mayawati's absence had come as a "blessing in disguise" for the opposition and apprehend that their attempt to destabilise the government could gather momentum in the next few days.
Mayawati's mere presence instills confidence both in the official machinery as well as in party circles, they said citing how she had successfully thwarted the previous bid to topple her government when several independent MLAs had withdrawn support to her government.
The carrot and stick policy adopted by the chief minister to contain activities to dislodge her government have paid rich dividends', they maintain.
Bureau Report