The grand reception
that Narendra Modi got at the BJP national council meeting in Delhi is seen as contrary to the view in
certain sections of the party that it should go into the 2014 Lok Sabha polls
without projecting anyone as its choice for PM. Many in the party also see it
as a warning to those leaders who are opposed to Modi’s projection as the
“shadow PM” ahead of the looming contest.
Modi too seemed to
relish every bit of the loud adulation. Known for his ability to work the
audience, he came to the front of the stage and walked the length from one end
to the other with folded hands, soaking in the thunderous rooting. The
confident smile looked like an acceptance speech—a clear indication of his
willingness to play a role beyond the frontiers of his home state.
In the post-lunch
session, Modi stood out for being the only one on the stage who had found time
to change into different attire. Many in the party feel that the pressure
building from the bottom for Modi will render the “to project him or not”
debate irrelevant. They appeared vindicated as many of the participants freely declared
their support for Modi as if the gag on any discussion on the leadership issue
had ceased to exist.
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