Narendra Modi the next Prime minister?

NEW DELHI: The wikileaks cables continues to make the ripple through Indian politics. The recent one was for the Gujarat Cheif Minister Narendra Modi and it claims that Mr. Modi is eyeing at higher posts in BJP and would eventually become the Prime Minister to India. The cables mention that Modi is making use of his influence across Gujarat to make a strong influence in the National leadership. 

The recent cable that was released last week says " Modi is using his strong base in Gujarat to position himself for the power struggle in BJP and to crow about Gujarat's investment-friendly ( but not minority friendly) records".

The cable was sent by US Diplomats to the the US government following the rising status of the BJP leader across the country. The cable was sent in  association with the rejection of his Visa in 2005. The assessment from 2005 does show that Narendra Modi is rising as the most powerful and one of the most influential leaders from BJP and could very well be named as the Prime Minister. 

 "In a BJP beset by internal struggle, Modi's revival sets him up nicely to influence the kingmaking when the time comes. Having recovered from the crisis invoked by our visa revocation and his tyrannical management style, Modi is positioning himself as a national leader by reminding people that Gujarat has done a fine job of economic governance, notwithstanding the black stain the (2002) riots left," a cable says. 

Modi did utilize his star image for the 2009 elections but this was the game on for Congress and allies. 

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PM offers a quickfix on Lokpal Bill

New Delhi: After much stir on the issue, there has been talks around the country on how the Government will break the deadlock situation that was held on the negotiation talks held at the center. As a major breakthrough, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the honorable Prime Minister of India offered a solution at the Loksabha sitting where he mentioned that all versions of the Lokpal Bill will be discussed and debated in the house and he is also considering to make the media presence so that the debates are transparent to Anna's team too. 

The decision from the PM came after the issue on corruption was taken into discussion by the Lok Sabha, and as a resolution to the current issue, PM mentioned that he is ready to discuss all versions of Lokpal bill which includes the Jan Lokpal Bill by Anna, Bill prepared by Aruna Roy's NCPRI, and the bill from Jaiprakash Narayan (Hyderabad). 

This was also included with a plea by the house to Anna to end his 10 day long fast that is still continuing. The Prime Minister was full of praises for the 74 year old Gandhian leader and mentioned:

"I respect his idealism and I applaud him and I salute him"

Following the recent turn of events, the opposition party lead by Sushma Swaraj also appealed Anna to end the fast and also assured the team Anna that they will ensure that the Bill is passed by the Government. The voices were combined and together with the ruling party the house prepared a resolution requesting Anna Hazare to end his fast session.

Earlier, the opposition party did accuse the Prime Minister of being corrupt and in response to this the PM also mentioned that he can allow a leader from the party to examine his wealth and assets.

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