It will not speak on presidential election till NDA takes a formal view
Following adverse reaction from some of its allies over the comments made by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on the presidential poll, the BJP swung into damage-control mode on Wednesday and decided not to speak on the subject till the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) took a formal view.
The BJP's unilateral announcement that neither of the Congress' preferences — Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari — is acceptable to it has not gone down well with the Janata Dal (United) and the Akali Dal.
The JD(U) is particularly upset at Ms. Swaraj's comments that Mr. Ansari did not have the “stature” for the job of President. Its president Sharad Yadav, who is also the NDA convener, called on Ms. Swaraj at the Parliament House and discussed the issue.
The JD(U) reportedly conveyed to the BJP that Ms. Swaraj's comments had put it in an awkward position as it has substantial support of minorities in Bihar.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad, having backed Mr. Ansari, has further added to the JD(U)'s discomfiture.
Acknowledging the fissures in the NDA over the BJP's announcement, BJP president Nitin Gadkari told journalists in Indore that he would speak to NDA leaders, including the Bihar Chief Minister, to clear any misunderstanding on the coalition's approach to the presidential and vice-presidential polls.
“Before finalising the names of the candidates for President and Vice-President, talks will be held with NDA leaders individually as well as collectively. Talks will also be held with small parties as the regional parties have assumed a lot of importance today,” Mr. Gadkari said. The possibility of reaching consensus with some parties, now part of the UPA, would also be explored.
On Ms. Swaraj's statement that the BJP was ready to back the former President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, if parties such as the Samajwadi Party proposed his name, Mr. Gadkari said she had only mentioned that Mr. Kalam was one of the good candidates. “However, it does not mean that a final decision has been taken within the BJP.”
Mr. Gadkari said the Congress should have initiated a discussion with the BJP on the presidential candidate. He, however, made it clear that there could be no discussion with the Congress if it wanted to have consensus on its nominees for President and Vice-President.
Congress spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said her party would hold talks with the BJP to build consensus on a presidential candidate, but said the party was “not afraid of contest.” Asked about Ms. Swaraj's comment that Mr. Ansari lacked stature, she said: “That is unfortunate. The BJP has already spoken on it. Speaking about it is not dignified.” If somebody was serving as Vice-President, “he has already got that stature.”
We need a President who is CAPABLE, HONEST and will keep the ruling Party, Legislators, MP' in check. We need a President who will work for the People of INDIA (Not for corporations) for the Truth and for the WORLD.
We need a President who has wide international exposure and a President who can look a person in the EYE irrespective of whether he is the President of USA, Russia etc.
We need a President who will adhere to the Laws of God and Nature and one who truly belienves in "Let food by thy medicine and let medicine be thy food".
We need a President who wil guide us in these troubled times and one who will steer us safely to shore...
There is one man GOD has sent our way ....Dr. Leo Rebello from Kandivlee Mumbai....a fearless, courageous person who has fought for the TRUTH and the downtroden. One of his recent books "World Without Wars" speaks volumes of his GLOBAL vision. The BJP should support him in the country's interest putting aside politics for once.
We need a President who is CAPABLE, HONEST and will keep the ruling Party, Legislators, MP' in check. We need a President who will work for the People of INDIA (Not for corporations) for the Truth and for the WORLD.
We need a President who has wide international exposure and a President who can look a person in the EYE irrespective of whether he is the President of USA, Russia etc.
We need a President who will adhere to the Laws of God and Nature and one who truly belienves in "Let food by thy medicine and let medicine be thy food".
We need a President who wil guide us in these troubled times and one who will steer not only us but even the people of the world safely to shore...Mankind has gone far too deep into the sea in their wild pursuit of meaningless wealth...We must be able to return back before its too late...
There is one man GOD has sent our way ....Dr. Leo Rebello from Kandivlee Mumbai....a fearless, courageous person who has fought for the TRUTH and the downtroden.
I would like to suggest the name of Mr Ratan Tata for President.
He is an eminent, exemplary, reserved and charismatic person of singular achievements and service to the nation.
His integrity is unimpeachable.
To add to this he is from the Parsi community, which has contributed to the country far beyond it's numbers.
His appointment to the august position would be true recognition from a grateful nation to the community which has truly been sugar in the milk as the legend says the first immigrants had promised to be.
Ask not what your country gives you ask what have you to give to the country, this noble and positive thought has been the practiced by this community and Ratan Tata is its leading practitioner.
Also, his seasoned and wise steering would help the ship of India currently facing stormy seas
Hmaid Ansari is next president of india and congress has already decided
on it
1. The statement of a senior BJP leader:"What Swaraj has said was
BJP's view"!And Party Chief Gadkari has said:"However, it does not
mean that a final decision has been taken within the BJP"!If it was
NOT the final decision of the party how could any one make that
announcement?
2. Mr.K.R.Narayanan was "Vice President of India"from 1992 to 1997.
And he was elected as the Tenth President in July,1997, during non-
Congress rule with I.K. Gujral as P.M!He expressed his desire to
continue as President for a second time from July 2002 to 2007! PM
Vajpayee quoting the tradition declined to support him. And Kalam
got elected as Elevanth President.In 2007, Kalam and others wanted
him to continue for a second time, UPA-I Govt.refused on the same
grounds!So Kalam could not be a candidate for election to the 13th
President of India!Advani knows, Gadkari might not know!
Let us hope Good Sense Prevail.
It would be disadvantageous to have a Congress Nominee in the Rashtrapahi Bhavan for another 5 years.
The coming years will be crucial for Indian Democracy and the
President of the Day has a Great Role.
Metro Man E. Sreedharan(Born June 12, 1932)of
Palakkad, Kerala for President.
It is better for Mr.Gadkari to instruct his colleagues not be overbearing and make
public announcements without wider consultations among party members first and
likeminded parties such as NDA next. And such annoucements should come after
the President of the party approves it.
It is better for Mr.Gadkari to instruct his colleagues not be overbearing and make
public announcements without wider consultations among party members first and
likeminded parties such as NDA next. And such annoucements should come after
the President of the party approves it.
The 'rift'/'fissures' among NDA allies is a big fodder for the news
hungry media.Even if there is no rift,media will fancy and create one.So
much for journalistic dharma
BJP is famous for putting the foot in the mouth.The leaders lack common sense and just shoot off their mouth.They ignore the dictum that in a coalition other parties are to be consulted before going public.The leaders seem to live in a fools' paradise,just day-dreaming about coming to power at centre.It will never happen with such leaders at helm of affairs.
Why not eminent Industrialists like Narayana Murthy of Infosys or Aziz Premji of Wipro or Ratan Tata of Tata Sons Limted.
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