The UPA government is losing the support of its allies

The UPA in its second edition after 2009 polls has only a few allies, namely, the Trinamul Congress, DMK, NCP, National Conference etc. At present, the Congress Party’s relations with all of them are severely strained and a separation could lead to an accidental election. Spiralling inflation, a spate of scams and loss of public esteem are making the Congress increasingly an electoral liability for its allies as is evident from its recent defeats in byelections across the country.