India, Aug. 9 -- Congress is the only opposition party openly confronting the BJP.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has shifted his focus away from other issues and is now striving to give a fresh impetus to Congress politics by relying on the youth. Political developments both inside and outside Parliament over the past three weeks clearly indicate that Rahul is pursuing a 'go-it-alone' strategy. If others join in, well and good; otherwise, there is no longer a need for allies. However, the Samajwadi Party remains the only remaining constituent of the INDIA bloc that still commands significant numerical strength.

The party's standing will become clear only after the Uttar Pradesh elections; if the BJP forms ...