It was bound to happen. Like in every country which has made structural changes in its economy, at some point in Indias economic reforms programme, the government would have had to face off with organised labour. The Vajpayee government has passed its first test on this front if not with flying colours, at least with some distinction. And dont miss the fact that it was in the power sector, arguably Indias most messed-up infrastructure business, and that its unlikely ally in this was the government in Uttar Pradesh and not one of the more reforms-friendly states.