Monday, March 4, 2013

Modi takes centrestage @ BJPmeet


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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