The Congress had successfully nurtured Muslim-Dalit votes during 2009 general elections with the part winning all Lok Sabha seats from the state.

With Yashpal Arya having been re-nominated as the PCC president, it is clear that the party high command does not want to disturb the ‘winning formula’. But the moot question is that whether the formula will work for Congress this time?

Congress insiders say the party is hoping that the combine will help it sail through again.