The

growing chasm between India and Bharat is taking

its toll on political formations in the country.
Government policies skewed towards urban
agglomerates have seen the electorate teach rude
lessons to politicos at the hustings. Four years ago, the
NDA was jolted out of its India Shining stupor, while
state governments in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
suffered similarly. Now as the United Progressive
Alliance grapples with complex problems, even as it
runs the last lap of its Hive-year term, questions are
being asked of its capability to deliver on its inclusive
growth plank.

Inclusive growth is the new clarion call in the Indian

political scenario. As more and more people want to
participate in Indias growth story, the young and
restless in rural Bharat want to be part of a prosperous
India, living as they are, a life diametrically opposite. So,
the importance of aam aadmi and his well-being are
preoccupying the corridors of political minds.
A quickly cobbled up coalition with the tricky Left to
support it has not managed to make any headway in the
last four years. And as the clock ticked by, the UPA was
seized with a new mantra inclusive growth.