Rafale,
CBI &
Supreme Court
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visited Court No. 1 in the Supreme Court
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is believed to be the first prime minister ever to take a seat inside the Chief Justice of India's court room.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a dinner hosted by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on November 25, 2018.
New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is big on claiming historic firsts, even if some do not survive a vigorous fact-check.
On November 25, however, The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is believed to have indulged in a genuine first – visiting the Supreme Court, something no prime minister is known to have done in the 60 years since the court’s current premises were inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Then, according to people present,
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi took
The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi
by surprise,
and asked to see Court No. 1, over which the CJI presides.
That room is where key cases involving the Union government are to be adjudicated.
They include the allegation of corruption in the Rafale deal leveled by former ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan, and the legality of the midnight coup staged by Modi and his top advisers in the Central Bureau of Investigation in October.
The court has reserved judgment
on the Rafale issue,
and hearings
on the CBI matter will conclude soon.
The Chief Justice Gogoi had invited The Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend a dinner he was hosting on November 25 for judges from the BIMSTEC countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Supreme Court premises after 8 pm.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly chatted with several of the judges over dinner.
By 9:30 pm – the scheduled time for the dinner to end – his security began looking at their watches.
But sources told The Wire that The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in no mood to call it a night.
This is when,
according to people present,
the Prime Minister asked
the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi
for a tour of his courtroom.
Perhaps The Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to see the ‘battlefield’ where the Centre is being challenged, or more benignly, to see where his friend, finance minister Arun Jaitley, used to argue in his avatar as a Supreme Court lawyer.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request prompted a frantic search for security attendants.
Keys were rustled up and lights switched on after a perplexed but courteous Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi told that he would take The Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the room.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources told The Wire, walked up to the court room and sat in one of front row seats, where senior counsel sit and rise for arguments.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi then made numerous inquiries about the traditions of Court No. 1.
The CJI reportedly asked if he would care for a cup of tea, and The Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi left the court after 10 pm.
Throughout his political career, first as chief minister of Gujarat and now as prime minister, matters related to Modi’s role and rule have come up before the Supreme Court.
Even now, Zakia Jafri’s petition seeking Modi’s prosecution for the communal killings that shook Gujarat in 2002 is before the apex court, though before a bench other than the CJI’s.
______________________________________________________________________________Narendra Modi becomes first PM to visit SC
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Supreme Court to meet Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and judges attending an international conference here.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
who has been busy campaigning for BJP
in the Assembly elections in five states,
took time out to be with Indian and foreign judges
at the Supreme Court premises.
"The PM came around 9.20 pm and was there for almost 40 minutes,"
an apex court official told in a statement.
No other Indian Prime Minister has visited the top court.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly interacted with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and other judges before leaving the Supreme Court - the venue of the conference of judges of Bay of Bengal Initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation (BIMSTEC) - a regional organisation of seven member nations.
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Those were the sources for this article.
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"Amit, could we win Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chandigarh?"
"No! It would be like Karnataka."
"Do some thing. We cannot afford to lose."
"Sometimes, losing an election is the best thing."
"How?"
"We could get rid of our Teen Murthy."
"Teen Muthy? Who are they?"
"Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Raman Singh and Vasundhara Raje."
"That is a good thing. Two Murthy and One Devi."
"Yes. Let us get rid of Two Murthy and One Devi."
"Then we may lose the parliament election too."
"No. We won't. "
"What are we going to do different?"
"We will announce our mega scheme such as farmer's loan and other popular things."
"Could we do that announcement now and win both assembly and the Lok Sabha."
"No. Let us lose the assembly elections."
"Anyway, Two Murthy and One Devi didn't challenge our leadership. Let them continue with their leadership."
"I have other reasons too."
"What are those reasons?"
"I want to give a chance to Rahul Gandhiji."
"He is not Gandhiji; he is pappu."
"No. I want to give him respects and let him grow as a powerful National Leader."
"Rahul Gandhiji's growth would be a challenge to us."
"Certainly, Rahul Gandhiji's growth would be a challenge; but, not to us; but to them."
"Them, who?"
"All those Regional Leaders!"
"Do you mean, Mamata didi, Mayawati, Akilesh, Chandrababu, Chandrasekar?"
"Shiv Sena too."
"How come?"
"We need Rahul Gandhiji for our own survival."
"I don't understand."
"Only with Congress and Rahul Ganhiji, we could maintain the Two National Party system in India. If Congress is gone, then BJP also would be gone."
"Makes sense."
"So, let Rahul Gandhiji grow."
"Rahul Gandhiji growth would make those regional leaders uncomfortable."
"So, we could achieve two things with these assembly elections."
"One is to get rid of Two Murthy and One Devi."
"Other is to make Rahul Gandhiji to challenge those Regional Leaders."
"But, I am not comfortable with those Chowkidar Chor Hai!"
"Could we do some thing about it?"
"The case is in the Supreme Court."
"Amit, could you do something on it?"
"No. I have already been involved with many court cases and intimidation of judges."
"Brijgopal Harikishan Loya."
"Thank Goodness! The Chief Justice Dipak Misra dismissed the Public Interest Petition on April 19, 2018 and stated that the death was natural and such petitions to be an attack on Judiciary."
"As you already have experience with handling those judges, could you handle my case too?"
"No. I need to worry about my political career."
"Amit, are you going to let me down?"
"No. Never."
"Do you plan to become the Prime Minister of India?
"Yes. One day. After your retirement."
"Okay. Let me handle my case with the Supreme Court."
"You could meet with those Judges and the Chief Justice on Constitution Day celebration."
"What Constitution? Do you think I run the government based on our constitution?"
"I think so."
"Demonetization, it was an unconstitutional action."
"You did for the good for the nation."
"As per our constitution, I need to get the approval from the legislative branch; at least from JPC."
"Is it so?"
"As per the convention in United Kingdom, the Prime Minister needs to inform the Queen about any major decisions. The cabinet would take the decision; then the Prime Minister would go to Buckingham palace and kiss the Queen's hand and inform the Queen about the cabinet decision."
"Yes. I watched the Crown in Netflix. What about United States?"
"The President has to get the approval from the Senate."
"Here in India, as the Prime Minister, Narendrabhai, you didn't even inform the cabinet; you didn't inform the then President Pranabda; you totally ignore the Lok Sabha."
"In this case, how could I go there and preach about constitution and its value."
"That's hypocrisy."
"Amit, will you abide by this constitution?"
"I will be comfortable with Indian, United States constitution; as well as the British convention of informing the Queen."
"That's true. You're good at the press conference. How could you meet those mediawallas?"
"I speak simple language; not like you JAI, Japan America & India. More than anything, whether it is good or evil, I cannot fake; I always be true."
"So, you have plan to become the Prime Minister of India?
"Narendrabhai, you have been inspiration to me; people forgive you on Gujarat riot. Likewise, people would forgive me too."
"So, you don't help me on this Rafale & CBI"
"Nirmalaji and Arunji could help you on Rafale and CBI."
"They create more problems for me with their mismanagement. Let me handle this."
"How do you plan to handle this?"
"I would ask the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dismiss the Rafale and CBI cases?"
"I don't think that would work. The Gang of Four, Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur, Kurian Joseph gave the press conference. They will uphold the constitution."
"Could you ask Ravi Shankar Prasad to come and meet me?"
"Sure. Good night."
Amit Shah left. Ravi Shankar Prasad came to the Prime Minister Office.
"Ravi, I need to meet with the Chief Justice."
Ravi Shankar Prasad never asked any questions to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Tonight, we have dinner with those Bangladesh and other Chief Justices."
"Ask the Chief Justice to invite me."
"Okay."
"And also Venkiahji."
"Okay."
"When I am busy talking to the Chief Justice, Vankaiahji could keep others engaged with his jokes."
After the dinner, everybody was ready to leave; they were waiting for the Prime Minister and the Vice President to leave.
By 9:30 pm – the scheduled time for the dinner to end – The Prime Minister security began looking at their watches.
But The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in no mood to call it a night.
This is when,
according to people present,
the Prime Minister asked
the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi
for a tour of his courtroom.
Surprisingly, the Prime Minister asked the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
"May I see your court room, Chief Justice Ji?"
"Sure."
The Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and other Judges were shocked with this kind of unexpected request from the Prime Minister. All were try to avoid any private conversation with the Prime Minister.
The Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi were looking at Madan B. Lokur and Kurian Joseph; signal them to accompany the Prime Minister along with him.
The Vice President Venkaiahji sensed this.
"Mr. Kurian, what is your plan after retirement?"
Justice Kurian Joseph continued his conversation with the Vice President.
The Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi went alone with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his court room. Two constitutional heads had private meeting for more than an hour. That private meeting is unconstitutional. It could have been a gift or a threat to the Chief Justice from Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no concern about his BJP Chief Ministers winning. The Prime Minister's main concern only about himself and his reputation.
Once the Vice President and the Prime Minister left the Supreme Court, all judges crowded around the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
"What was it about?"
"About what?"
"Your private meeting with the Prime Minister?"
"It is not a private meeting. The Prime Minister has special interest in history. Just like a curious student, the Prime Minister asked me so many questions about the history of Supreme Court."
Justice Kurian Joseph said, "It is already late. Go home and have a good night sleep."
All went. Justice Kurian Joseph and Madan B. Lokur were about to leave.
"Were are you guys going?"
"Going home."
"Do you think, you could have a peaceful sleep?"
"Of course not."
"Then, come to my home."
All went to the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi home. The servant brought a bottle of wine and served all.
"Was it planned?"
"Nothing was planned?"
"We invited only the Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad."
"I was shocked when the Prime Minister asked for the tour."
"Was it a tour or private meeting?"
"We keep asking you so many questions; say some thing."
"We protested against Chief Justice Dipak Misra and met with the press."
"So, what?"
"Now, I am in Dipak Misra shoe and understand his sufferings."
"You're not Dipak Misra. You have been doing the right thing as the Chief Justice of India."
"When Dipak Misra was the Chief Justice, he was taking instructions from PMO; in fact, the PMO wrote the judgment on many cases."
"Even the date of judgement came from the PMO. They fix the date based on political events."
"We are not like that. We transformed the Supreme Court upside down. People now have full confidence and faith in the Judicial System."
"On the other day, I saw sealed envelopes in your office. What are those?"
"Did they give you the copy of their judgement in the sealed envelope?"
"Anyway, all my worries would come to an end in a week."
"You're lucky; you're going to retire."
"I am looking forward to deliver my judgment on my last case."
"Which one?"
"The Rafale."
"No. You're not going to deliver the judgement."
"Why not?"
"We need to deliver the judgment the day after the assembly election results."
"That's outrageous."
"I am going to let out my frustrations tomorrow on the Constitution Day celebrations."
"Please don't. People have always seen your soft nature."
"This is worse than emergency."
"Are we going to give clean shit on both cases."
"No. It is Clean Chit; yes on both cases; Rafale and CBI."
"Enthe Guruvayurappa; Thank Goodness. I am off and I don't need to deliver this judgment against my conscience."
"Could we protest?"
"We cannot go back to the press. Last time, we protested against the Chief Justice. Now you're the Chief Justice."
"I will resign."
"That's not going to help. Stay there and fight back."
"As per the constitution we have clear separation of power."
"But the interpretation is, three branches are hierarchical."
"I though that they are equal."
"Executive, Legislative and Judicial - all are equal."
"The irony is, the Prime Minister doesn't fit into any one of these branches."
As per the Constitution of India,
- Executive Branch - The President Kovind
- Legislative Branch - The Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
- Judicial Branch - The Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi
"Where does the Prime Minister fit in?"
"The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a Member of Parliament; ideally part of the Legislative Branch."
"But the Prime Minister has the Executive responsibility; so, the Prime Minister is part of the Executive Branch."
"Now, this Prime Minister visits the Supreme Court; so, the Prime Minister would be part of the Judicial Branch too."
"The Prime Minister visited; past tense."
"I don't think so. The Prime Minister will periodically visit the Supreme Court and ..."
"...and what?"
"I don't know."
"Could we do some thing?"
"We are the Judges of Supreme Court."
"Complete the sentence. We are the Judges of the Supreme Court of India."
"How do we differ from the Supreme Court of United States."
"Those 9 Judges in the Supreme Court are there for their entire life."
"How does it make the difference?"
"Once a person takes oath as Supreme Court Judge; the position is for the rest of the life."
"That person doesn't need to worry about anything; career; safety; security."
"Then that person is not a judge; that person would be a god."
"Of course; when a person stops working for his career development and starts working for the development of other human beings, that person is a god."
"If you look at all political positions; it is a divine job."
"Divine job needs god."
"Position for life; that is the minimum guarantee for any political position."
"Then only anyone could work for the society and for the nation."
"As we don't have that guarantee, we may need to surrender to gifts and threats."
"Historically, King and Queen have their position for life."
"Then, the Judges of the Supreme Court of United States are different from us."
"They are gods."
"Once they take the oath as the Supreme Court Judge, that person is dead; not physically; dead means, free from all kinds of burden."
"The Supreme Court of United States could function as free and independent branch of their constitution."
"So, nothing wrong."
"What do you mean by that?"
"We wants to serve as Judges of the Supreme Court for our entire life."
"That is not for us; good for the nation."
"Yeah; agreed. Likewise, our Prime Minister and Member of Parliament would serve the nation for their entire life."
"Putin is serving Russia for his life."
"The Chinese President Xi Jinping serves for his life."
"So, nothing wrong."
They all left for their home; and had a good night sleep.
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Revolt within BJP against the Gujarati Duo.
All BJP party executives assembled in the new Head Quarters.
LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi are discussing among themselves.
"What is the problem?"
"Our hero went to Supreme Court?"
"Why? When?"
"On November 25the, late night."
"I thought that our hero was busy with the Five States election."
"Both Rafale and CBI will pull our hero down?"
"Why did he go to Supreme Court?"
"Arm Twisting those Judges."
"Did he keep it as a secret?"
"Our hero thought that that was a secret visit."
"Then how do you come to know? Do you still have your spy?"
"No. I don't have anymore of those things."
"Then how?"
"Those judges took pictures with the Prime Minister of India on their phones and talked to the press."
"Did our hero tweet about his visit to the Supreme Court?"
"He would have, had he gone through the front door."
"Why did he do that? He could have sent his representatives."
Amit Shah said, "Let us have a retrospection session on Five States Assembly Election."
BS Yeddyurappa said, "It is Six States. Let us include Karnataka too."
"Yeddyurappa Ji, we lost Karnataka because of your corruption and association with Reddy brothers."
"Had you both, Narendrabhai and Amitbhai stayed away from Karnataka state politics, either I or Siddaramaiyah would have been the Chief Minister. Certainly not Deve Gowda and Kumarasamy."
"We did try to buy a few MLAs."
"That was done in a very amateur way; leaking the negotiations to the media; not done in a professional way."
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "All I need was just two MLA. I could have got it. I would have continued to be the Chief Minister of Madya Pradesh."
"As an individual and regional party leaders could afford to play all those dirty games of politics. We're a national party. Our Prime Minister Narendrabhai is now emerging as a global leader. All our actions have global consequences."
"Chhattisgarh; Raman ji, do you have any thing to say?"
"No. I took whole responsibility for the failure."
"That's good. We need that kind of leadership in the states. Rajasthan."
"We lost the election because of Chowkidar Chor Hai!"
"Vasundhara Ji, people were angry with your performance as the State Chief Minister."
"Nahi! I lost the election because of Rafale and CBI."
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Amit, BJP is not Congress. We should encourage open discussion. We are not Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi."
"We lost six State Assembly elections continuously. If we don't change our strategy, we will lose the 2019 Lok Sabha election too."
"Vasundhara Ji, you don't need to worry about the Lok Sabha; you just worry about Rajasthan only."
"Why not? I am the BJP party national executive. Not only me, all executives have to worry about the party and its survival."
"Okay. Go ahead."
"We need to have a break from the dark cloud of Gujarat."
"Do you refer to us?"
"No. I am referring to Anil Ambani and Rakesh Asthana."
"We lost Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Mizoram because of the dark cloud of Gujarat."
"Are you challenging us?"
"Yes. I am."
"Who else?"
"Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji, you too? You said, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is God's gift to India."
"Yes. I did. But I didn't expect our God go to Supreme Court."
"What is wrong in going to Supreme Court? Our Subramanian Swamy goes to Supreme Court almost everyday."
Subramanian Swamy, "I go to Supreme Court in broad day light and through the Front Door."
"Vasundhara Ji, what do you suggest?"
"When a popular batsman couldn't score well in six matches, then we give that person a break and give a chance to others."
"For bowlers too."
"Vasundharaji, do you think we could win the 2019 election with your leadership?"
"Why not?"
Sushma Swaraj, "Even in United States, they give chance to woman candidates."
"Sushmaji, Uma Bharatiji as well as our Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Ji."
"Only things is, they all from Madhya Pradesh. I am the only Prime Ministerial candidate from Rajasthan."
Uma Bharati said, "I would support Sumitra Ji for the Prime Minister candidate."
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Revolt within BJP against the Gujarati Duo.
LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi are discussing among themselves.
"What is the problem?"
"Our hero went to Supreme Court?"
"Why? When?"
"On November 25the, late night."
"I thought that our hero was busy with the Five States election."
"Both Rafale and CBI will pull our hero down?"
"Why did he go to Supreme Court?"
"Arm Twisting those Judges."
"Did he keep it as a secret?"
"Our hero thought that that was a secret visit."
"Then how do you come to know? Do you still have your spy?"
"No. I don't have anymore of those things."
"Then how?"
"Those judges took pictures with the Prime Minister of India on their phones and talked to the press."
"Did our hero tweet about his visit to the Supreme Court?"
"He would have, had he gone through the front door."
"Why did he do that? He could have sent his representatives."
Amit Shah said, "Let us have a retrospection session on Five States Assembly Election."
BS Yeddyurappa said, "It is Six States. Let us include Karnataka too."
"Yeddyurappa Ji, we lost Karnataka because of your corruption and association with Reddy brothers."
"Had you both, Narendrabhai and Amitbhai stayed away from Karnataka state politics, either I or Siddaramaiyah would have been the Chief Minister. Certainly not Deve Gowda and Kumarasamy."
"We did try to buy a few MLAs."
"That was done in a very amateur way; leaking the negotiations to the media; not done in a professional way."
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "All I need was just two MLA. I could have got it. I would have continued to be the Chief Minister of Madya Pradesh."
"As an individual and regional party leaders could afford to play all those dirty games of politics. We're a national party. Our Prime Minister Narendrabhai is now emerging as a global leader. All our actions have global consequences."
"Chhattisgarh; Raman ji, do you have any thing to say?"
"No. I took whole responsibility for the failure."
"That's good. We need that kind of leadership in the states. Rajasthan."
"We lost the election because of Chowkidar Chor Hai!"
"Vasundhara Ji, people were angry with your performance as the State Chief Minister."
"Nahi! I lost the election because of Rafale and CBI."
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Amit, BJP is not Congress. We should encourage open discussion. We are not Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi."
"We lost six State Assembly elections continuously. If we don't change our strategy, we will lose the 2019 Lok Sabha election too."
"Vasundhara Ji, you don't need to worry about the Lok Sabha; you just worry about Rajasthan only."
"Why not? I am the BJP party national executive. Not only me, all executives have to worry about the party and its survival."
"Okay. Go ahead."
"We need to have a break from the dark cloud of Gujarat."
"Do you refer to us?"
"No. I am referring to Anil Ambani and Rakesh Asthana."
"We lost Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Mizoram because of the dark cloud of Gujarat."
"Are you challenging us?"
"Yes. I am."
"Who else?"
"Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji, you too? You said, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is God's gift to India."
"Yes. I did. But I didn't expect our God go to Supreme Court."
"What is wrong in going to Supreme Court? Our Subramanian Swamy goes to Supreme Court almost everyday."
Subramanian Swamy, "I go to Supreme Court in broad day light and through the Front Door."
"Vasundhara Ji, what do you suggest?"
"When a popular batsman couldn't score well in six matches, then we give that person a break and give a chance to others."
"For bowlers too."
"Vasundharaji, do you think we could win the 2019 election with your leadership?"
"Why not?"
Sushma Swaraj, "Even in United States, they give chance to woman candidates."
"Only things is, they all from Madhya Pradesh. I am the only Prime Ministerial candidate from Rajasthan."
Uma Bharati said, "I would support Sumitra Ji for the Prime Minister candidate."
All CM and CM candidates join force and #saveBJP from Gujarati Duo, Anil Ambani & Rakesh Asthana.
Had Cho Ramasamy been alive now, not sure; whether Cho Ramasamy continues to support the Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Cho Ramasamy join hands with Arun Shourie, Yashwant Sinha and Prashant Bhushan.
To save his reputation, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to give up Anil Ambani.
Vladimir Putin said, "Modi, the problem with you is, you want to be liked by all. That's not possible. People call me evil; do I care? No. I do whatever takes to keep me in power."
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, "They cannot. You and I are Prime Ministers of a democracy. They are not."
"Next year, I need to face the election."
"Are you sure of winning?"
"Not very sure. It's going to be very difficult."
"Who is challenging?"
"Not one or two; almost all."
"Does India have so many national leaders?"
"They are not National Leaders; they are Regional Leaders."
"How could they challenge you? You are a great National Leader."
"No. They all come together and challenge me."
"That's dangerous. As Japan and India follow the Westminster system, number counts."
"I am worried about it."
"Why do those regional leaders challenge you, the Prime Minister?"
"We do challenge them in their state elections."
"Oh! That's wrong. You shouldn't do that."
"How that's wrong?"
"You should let the rats eat bread crumbs; if you don't then naturally, the rats will eat your cake."
"It does make sense."
"You should never enter into the state or province politics. You should stay higher at the national level only. You shouldn't go to the lower level."
"In fact, I am comfortable with Edappadi."
"I don't understand."
"In one state; Tamilnadu, I work closely with those regional leaders."
"Does this Edappadi member of your BJP?"
"No. Edappadi is leader of a regional party."
"Why don't you follow the same strategy for other states too?"
"I always wanted to follow this strategy; but Amit Shah is against it."
"Who is Amit Shah?"
"Amit Shah is BJP party president."
"Then you cannot help it. Party president is more powerful than the Prime Minister. Even in China, the president has to listen to party politburo."
"Amit is not like that."
"Then why don't you challenge Amit?"
"How could I challenge Amit? He is like my brother and family member."
"That's the problem. In politics, you cannot afford to have any close relationship."
"Amit is the only trustworthy person."
"No. Only professional relationship works. What is Amit policy?"
"BJP in all states."
"What is your policy?"
"Team India."
"If I understand correct; your policy is Team India; and your party president policy is Team BJP. Both are in conflict."
"That's right. Team BJP could never become Team India."
"I have read a few books on India. Your Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru let regional leaders to grow. Nehru policy is Team India."
"You're right."
"You want to build Team India; but your president Amit prevents you from doing so."
"Amit is a very good hearted person."
"How come you could maintain the Team India policy with that Edappadi."
"Amit stays away from Tamilnadu regional politics."
"Most of the time, we fail out of love and affection. Love and affection - prevents you from making any logical decisions."
"My reputation going down because of Anil Ambani; Rakesh Asthana; and now Amit Shah."
"Could you reverse the flow and control the damage?"
"It is too late. I refused to give the crumbs to those rats. Now those rats are coming to eat my cake."
"Could you get rid of all those rats?"
"Only Putin and Xi Jinping could do that. How could I do that in the name of democracy?"
"Sorry. I cannot help you. Take it easy."
