What is one to make of Vajpayeeji's refusal to be Prez? Does he still retain Prime Ministerial ambitions? Of course, nobody doubts Vajpayeeji's stature as a politician and statesman. But his age is on the higher side. In 2009, Vajpayeeji will be 85 years. It is the age-factor which is a problem.
RE:does Vajpayeeji still want to be PM
by brahman on May 17, 2007 10:02 AM Permalink
I think it is not only the age factor or his health conditions insofar as the President post is concerned. It is the acceptability of people at the current scenario and given the UP verdit. Had BJP fine tuned their Hindutwa agenda and exhibited a secular approach towards election and governance, probably he would have been a prospective candidate for the President without much competition. but, all said and done, Shri Vajpayee is a smart and wise person, who is very clear about his future plans. A good decision- sir.
RE:does Vajpayeeji still want to be PM
by Ramesh Kapoor on May 17, 2007 09:00 AM Permalink
This is his last term as an MP. He had already announced this earlier. Probably Mr. Anand Iyer, you missed the news.
