With the aggressiveness being shown by the Congress leaders, it feels somehow discomfort that the UPA government is passing by. Congress President Sonia Gandhi is holding meetings with Congress MPs and state leaders to assess the mood within the party for possible General Elections in 2008. Sonia is also to hold a massive “kisan” rally in the Capital’s Ramlila Maidan on March 9. The Congress chief will then travel to Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to spell out the party’s achievements.

One view emerging out of the Congress’ scheme of things is that the party should wait for another round of state elections later this year before making the final move – a decision that eventually can only be taken by the one person who counts in the Congress, party, President Sonia Gandhi. It is clear that the Congress is feeling good about its populist Budget, so good that it wants early elections. However, public memory may not be long enough to let the party cash on it.

Moreover, the Congress’ current allies have proved to be troublesome on more than one occasion. Early elections would definitely promise an interesting wait-and-watch situation.
Congress leaders say party cadres are euphoric over Chidambaram's Budget. Later in the year, the economy could begin to weaken and prices could rise, however, right now, the mood in the Congress is upbeat.

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