You aren't well versed with history, the same BJP that opposed Telecom, Insurance & Banking reforms tooth and nail for years, basked in the glory of the results that came after the policy was put in place by congress. I think the tragedy of the congress was that they had to spend so much time just getting these policies in place that BJP gets accredited 'better growth'. For the record, even when BJP came to power it wanted to roll back these reforms, but thanks to ABVP it stayed despite his initial doubts. Until 1998/99 - a good 10 years after congrss started the reforms, BJP was against it - not just for political reasons but idelogical. Wanna know what your chums advani & co said when MMS decided to devalue rupee during the crisis? 'Devaluing rupee is like devaluing India'- that was the kind of economy managers these jokers were. 'Free rein' is a silly thing to ask- this is POLITICS. Ask your BJP why they stalled pension & Retail reforms in UPA 2? They were tabled by the govt right?
Opposing "everything" is a part of Politics. Food Security Bill, is a good bill, but still there is opposition, simply, cos, BJP is in opposition. Congress would do the same if its in BJP's place. They need to bask in the glory of opposition.
Do you think, BJP will change the Indo-US nuclear bill or FDI in retail, if its voted to power? Hell No. Opposition would have received money by now, since they are keeping silent. They know to do politics. One have to think above Politics, while in power. THose in power, know, opposition will oppose, but finally, it could be bought to its fold to accept a bill or something.
Trust me, Last time I voted for DMK-Congress combine in Lok Sabha, cos the UPA-1 was good. But if UPA-2 is good, nothing will stop short of me or many for voting for them. But its not the case. There have been a lot of Wholescale corruption. I believe its time for a change.
ANd seriously, does the parties in UPA allow MMS to work freely? Even if one wants a bill, another party of another state in UPA, opposes the bill for some reasons. Hell, the Congress party members themselves dont support his decisions sometimes. Then how can MMS work?