Comments on: The Night of the Long knives

By: shantanu

shantanu — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:09:05 +0000

You are the first reporter who broke the news of formation of NCP on Sonia�s foreign origin issue. So no one can understand the relationship between NCP and Sonia Gandhi. But I think that, in present context sangma gave such type of statement only to get a minister�s berth for his daughter in cabinet. It is all about to enjoy power gallery and improve relationship with congress president which would be helpful for him in Meghalya.

By: ved ratna shukla

ved ratna shukla — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:40:19 +0000

“both have decided to let bygones be bygones. A lot of water has flown down the Yamuna in these ten years, as both charted their own course in politics, with Sangma taking a longer time to overcome the bitterness in the relationship, than Pawar.” fantastic language with a Hindi-touch.
“As far as he was concerned, Sangma really believed in the principle that a person of foreign origin should not hold the post of Prime Minister, President or Vice President. In fact it was this insistence by the trio of Sangma, Pawar and Anwar, in that historic CWC meeting, which had paved the way for their expulsion. And going by the subsequent events, they seem to have succeeded in their endeavour.” are you sure that Mr. Sangama thinks so till now, that a person of foreign origin should not hold the post of importance like… but say me the post of chairperson of UPA is what? Does it not bother to Mr. Sangama? Mrs. Sonia has the post which is much important than the post described in your Column. Remember SATTa is like an almighty court where everyone bows his head. We may say this opporutinism also.
Regards— VED

By: Dr.A.Selvaraj

Dr.A.Selvaraj — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:20:59 +0000

Girishji, your article tracing the history back 10 years is worth recollecting. As much Mr.Sangma has opposed the foreign national issue to prevent Smt.Sonia Gandhi to become PM and once the issue has become a non issue by Mr.Manmohan Singh taking charge as PM, it would be worth greeting him , had he joined back congress immediately. we can not appreciate his decision now. It is simply to favor his daughters inclusion in the ministry. what a sacrifice for the country’s tall personality… that too once Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha. The politicians should be held responsible for their selfish act and a legislation should be brought in the LS, another dynasty rule in the country.

By: Shreesha

Shreesha — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:43:30 +0000

This amply proves that in Politics there are no Friends/Enemies and no Ideologies.
Sonia is a person of foreign origin, but I think she has shown a remarkable understanding of Indian Political games. By refusing to occupy the CHAIR, she has more than occupied the hearts/ earned respect of many opponents. Despite weilding enormous power, she has choosen to project Dr singh as the Leader (time and again).
I always wonder-if and only if Muslims had given up their claim on Babri Masjid, BJP would still be a regional party! — It is difficult to fathom what would have been our recent history.
Shreesha

By: Dr.B.D.Baliga

Dr.B.D.Baliga — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:43:58 +0000

Girishji, it was nice reading what happened 10 years back. Any country will not like some one of foreign origin to head it. So Sangma deserves applause for taking the lead, or sticking out his neck!. But this time it is purely selfish fatherly response. Do not forget his announcement to support NDA, with N-E MPs just 2 days before the results. Credit for him to write and apologise. His whole family is in power now! It is definately better if both NCP and Congress merge; both are same face of same coin!
Regards:15/06/09.

By: Umapathy.D

Umapathy.D — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:25:26 +0000

Both Pawar and Sangma do need the umbrella of the Congress Party to perpetuate their dyanasties. The influence of the Maratha strong man also seems to be on the downslide in his home turf. Left with no ideological differences with Sonia Gandhi, its a matter of time before these stalwarts return ‘home’. Good mix of exclusive information and analysis.