“It is their problem,” was Congress’ reaction today to the apparent emergence of Narendra Modi as the first among equals in the BJP and the internecine quarrels in that party. “It is their problem. We have nothing to say”, was the cryptic reaction of party General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi when asked by reporters of the developments in the just concluded national executive of the BJP.
The manner in which the BJP meet unfolded last week left little doubt that the Gujarat Chief Minister has emerged as the first among equals in the party, and he is well on his way to become its PM candidate in the next general elections, observers feel. The absence of L. K. Advani and Sushma Swaraj at the rally marking the end of the national executive had led to speculation that the party with a difference was riddled with differences when it comes to choosing the PM candidate. PTI