Mukesh Sahni says Tejashwi Yadav betrayed VIP even in 2019 Lok Sabha poll
New Delhi:
A moment – which seemed trivial at the time – might have turned out to be more critical than imagined.
Not known for its ability to form alliances or partners, Congress, as its track record shows – and more recent Tejashwi Yadav in the game – couldn’t convince Mukesh Sahni and his VIP party to join their alliance. In fact, it was so mismanaged that it led to a dramatic strike at a press conference to announce the members of the Mahagathbandhan.
The VIP switched to the NDA and ended up making the difference with an 8-seat swing – by the VIP gaining 4 seats. It may not have changed the winner, but if the VIP had stayed with the MGB it would have reduced the NDA’s margin of victory.
With the 1.5% vote won by the VIP party, as an ally, he would have also propelled the MGB to a clear lead in terms of votes.
And even in terms of seats won, it would have been an even closer result. With the external support of AIMIM, BSP and independents, it would have been –
The momentous walkout moment only underscores the major difference between the treatment of potential allies and the BJP’s ability to negotiate versus Congress and others.
