India, Nov. 14 -- Government formation in Maharashtra is not in deep freeze. The politically naive presumed that imposition of President's rule is end of the game and a prelude to another Assembly election. But in reality, it is just the beginning of a political process, for whichthe stakeholders were not given sufficient latitude earlier. Actually, it gives three parties, Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP one more go at the power point. Similarly even BJP may also try for getting near the magical mark of 145 through the support from small parties and the rebels from the above three parties. President's rule means there is no Chief Minister on the ground calling shots or taking decisions. It is just the beginning.

Nikhil Akhilesh

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