The moment the Left announced their withdrawal of support, LK should have come forward and declared that in the larger interest of the nation, BJP will support the nuclear deal. In one stroke, he would have reduced the Left, SP, BSP, JMM et al to non entities and at the same time elevated himself in the eyes of the people. In the next election, BJP's rise would have been certain. Then again one must understand that statesmanship is absent in today's political circles and so this can only be my wishful thinking.
RE:lost opportunity
by RAJU BHATIA on Jul 18, 2008 04:33 PM Permalink
Yes Well Said...There is not a single responsible soul in the Indian political circle...
RE:lost opportunity
by Ramesh on Jul 18, 2008 04:34 PM Permalink
Dear Vivek How can you expect such a nobel deed from Mr. Advance who is day dreaming to become next PM ASAP
RE:lost opportunity
by Palash Bhattacharya on Jul 18, 2008 04:22 PM Permalink
This is a very sensible statement. LK's failure to grab this opportunity to project himself as a forward looking leader (which he otherwise doesn't seem to be) is lost. In the next election he will continue to be perceived as another squabbling politician who doesn't have any special promise for India.
RE:lost opportunity
by sravanth sureshkumar on Jul 18, 2008 04:35 PM Permalink
u r absolutely right pal.... had BJP supported the Nuclear Deal its chances of winning in elections would have been higher
