I would like to add some more points on it. CPM didn't asked for Bharat Ratna for Jyoti Basu. One of the central ministers said if Bharat Ratna is to be given away to Mr. Vajpayee then why not Mr. Basu. In that context Mr. Biman Bose said that he have no idea on the parameters on which Bharat Ratna is awarded. If Mr. Basu fulfills the parameters and been awarded then that has nothing to do with them. In case of Vajpayee, he also said the same but added that BJP wants to do politics on that. Basically CPM is not ready to take any kinds of awards from any of the BJP or Cong govt as they thinks they(non-commie govts)are "Burjoya".
I have seen that interview in some other TV channels also, that's why I could explain the things before you. And one more request to rediff. Please stop Yellow journalism and ill-reporting. Although I don't know whether rediff moderator is blind or something or they are some how funded by foriegn countries as they used to campaign against Indian politicians whom people vote.
