NICK CLEGG: Britain's Most Powerful??

Thirteen years of Labour Party rule finally ended in Britain and how!? The 2010 elections proved to be one of the most intense and close ballots in Britain's democratic history. And the results? It was shocking and unprecedented! A hung parliament! Britain's many years of two party politics suffered a heart attack! What's more intriguing (and partly,amusing) is the fact that the key to the 10,Downing Street was now in the hands of the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg was definitely the person of the moment. The small,underestimated player in the game,was now the godfather of the system. With 57 seats,his party emerged as kingmakers. Thus,began a series of buttering & sweet talks,back room deals and compromises. The "auction" for Clegg's support was won by the Conservatives. But only,by a whisker.

Conservative leader David Cameron was chosen as Britain's new Prime Minister and Clegg became his Deputy. However,things won't be the same as they were. The Conservatives have dropped their proposal to revise the inheritance tax,which would've supported the wealthy and affluent families. Cameron has even declared that his government will look into voting reforms,a strong demand of Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Same thing happened in 2004 in India. The UPA alliance had to woo the Left Front and had to compromise on a lot of issues. This,eventually,led to no confidence motions,nosebleeds and the downfall of the Left in the 2009 elections.

Clegg will have a big role to play in the government. Bigger than David Cameron. This is the one golden opportunity that the Liberal Democrats wanted.They now have to show their mettle to the world. They must act wisely and with full responsibility,else they will have the same fate the Left had. Surely,Clegg doesn't want that.

A strong reason for such a shocking result is the US televised debate style which the British system decided to adopt in this election.

The three candidates- David Cameron,Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown- participated in a series of televised debates.This,hugely,benefited the Liberal Democrats and their young leader Clegg,who strongly labelled his two rivals as "two pawns of the same old system" and called for a change. His oratory skills won his many fans and thus began "Cleggmania",something,that happened in 2008 with Barack Obama in the US.

But,unlike Obama,Clegg's party failed to achieve the magical number of seats But they won enough to be the 'BIG DADDY'.

Is Nick Clegg the next big thing n British politics? Can he capitalize the moment and turn things in his favour? Will he be able to win more seats in the nest elections? Or will "Cleggmania" wear off? Only time can tell.

But,as of today,Nick Clegg is surely,the most powerful person in the British politics!