In election season, there is a thin line separating party loyalty and potential rebellion. This line is often marked by the distribution of tickets.
It isn’t unusual to see a huge gathering of ticket hopefuls at party offices. They include long-time party loyalists, heavyweights, as well as newly inducted ones. Once the list of candidates is released, as seen again in the run-up to the forthcoming polls in five states, the reactions include placid faces exercising patience as a political virtue, some sulking murmurs of disquiet, and some clear voices of protest.
