08-12-2009, 01:42 AM
<b>RSS wants Advani to abdicate</b>
August 12th, 2009
By Our Correspondent
New Delhi
Aug. 11: Leader of the Opposition <b>L.K. Advaniâs reported reluctance to relinquish the post has somewhat upset the RSS. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has apparently asked Mr Advani to âreconsiderâ his decision on continuing as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha</b>. {He should step down, while people still hold him in some regard and respect. On a side note, what kind of perks do Leader of Opposition get?}
Both Mr Bhagwat and Mr Advani met on Monday at the Sanghâs Delhi headquarters. The meeting lasted for about two hours. The RSS chief is understood to have asked Mr Advani to make way for Gen-Next. Incidentally, there had already been rumblings in the BJP over Mr Advaniâs apparent desire to continue as Leader of the Opposition as long as he can. The RSS, however, has decided to give Mr Advani the freedom to choose his successor, sources disclosed.
The RSS chief has also asked Mr Advani to clarify his recent remarks showing an inclination to stay on. Mr Advani had said: âWhatever I agree to is of my own volition. the kind of political life I have had and the appreciation I have had from the country. I donât do anything reluctantly.â He was asked whether he would quit the post at the yearend. Sitting by his side, his deputy in the Lok Sabha, Ms Sushma Swaraj, went on to add that Mr Advani âhas been elected for a full term of five yearsâ.
While Mr Advaniâs remarks were interpreted within the party as his desire to âstay on as long as he canâ, Ms Swarajâs move to support him was being seen as a move to strengthen her own claim to replace BJP chief Rajnath Singh.
It can be mentioned that Mr Advani, who initially indicated that he could call it a day after the partyâs drubbing in the general elections, however, went on to take over as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
It was being claimed that Mr Advani had to take charge since his absence could witness a civil war in BJP. However, after taking charge, Mr Advani once again hinted that he was taking charge only for a few months and would pass on the mantle to a young leadership by the end of this year.
August 12th, 2009
By Our Correspondent
New Delhi
Aug. 11: Leader of the Opposition <b>L.K. Advaniâs reported reluctance to relinquish the post has somewhat upset the RSS. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has apparently asked Mr Advani to âreconsiderâ his decision on continuing as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha</b>. {He should step down, while people still hold him in some regard and respect. On a side note, what kind of perks do Leader of Opposition get?}
Both Mr Bhagwat and Mr Advani met on Monday at the Sanghâs Delhi headquarters. The meeting lasted for about two hours. The RSS chief is understood to have asked Mr Advani to make way for Gen-Next. Incidentally, there had already been rumblings in the BJP over Mr Advaniâs apparent desire to continue as Leader of the Opposition as long as he can. The RSS, however, has decided to give Mr Advani the freedom to choose his successor, sources disclosed.
The RSS chief has also asked Mr Advani to clarify his recent remarks showing an inclination to stay on. Mr Advani had said: âWhatever I agree to is of my own volition. the kind of political life I have had and the appreciation I have had from the country. I donât do anything reluctantly.â He was asked whether he would quit the post at the yearend. Sitting by his side, his deputy in the Lok Sabha, Ms Sushma Swaraj, went on to add that Mr Advani âhas been elected for a full term of five yearsâ.
While Mr Advaniâs remarks were interpreted within the party as his desire to âstay on as long as he canâ, Ms Swarajâs move to support him was being seen as a move to strengthen her own claim to replace BJP chief Rajnath Singh.
It can be mentioned that Mr Advani, who initially indicated that he could call it a day after the partyâs drubbing in the general elections, however, went on to take over as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
It was being claimed that Mr Advani had to take charge since his absence could witness a civil war in BJP. However, after taking charge, Mr Advani once again hinted that he was taking charge only for a few months and would pass on the mantle to a young leadership by the end of this year.