Will the grand old party's new UP faces conquer the idiot box?

Much has been written about Congress' choices in Uttar Pradesh - Sheila Dikshit as CM face and Raj Babbar as PCC chief. But, as a senior neta confides, an important point is not said loud enough.

Yes, it could be its election strategist Prashant Kishor's idea. Maybe revive part of the Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit combo which propelled it to power earlier. Make the party a kingmaker, if it cannot come anywhere near that throne in Lucknow.

Yes, Dikshit is the 'bahu' of UP. She is a Brahmin face. At 78, she would command the respect of the warring factions in the state PCC. Even if she is coming back from some sort of political retirement. She is a 3-time chief minister, having seen Delhi through the best phases of its development. Hopefully, most people may not remember all the scams.Read more