New Delhi: BJP leader LK Advani had a “detailed and candid” interaction with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat here yesterday over recent developments after Narendra Modi’s elevation as the party’s face for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, but there was no tangible outcome as the Sangh said further discussions were needed on several issues.
The meeting was the first between Advani and Bhagwat since the BJP veteran opposed Modi’s elevation as head of the campaign committee for the next Lok Sabha polls, and slammed his party’s leaders for “pursuing personal agenda”.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Delhi and lasted an hour.
A statement issued by RSS described Advani’s interaction as “detailed and candid” and said the BJP leader conveyed his views on various developments in the country, the role of the party and the broad nationalist movement led by the Sangh.
“It was opined that several issues need further discussion and exchange of notes at various levels. Same will take place at appropriate time,” the statement said.
The meeting was scheduled for Wednesday but could not take place after Advani reported ill. It followed Bhagwat’s telephonic conversation with Advani last week, in which he advised him not to press his resignation from party posts.
Sources close to Advani said “it was good, comprehensive meeting.”
They said it would not be appropriate to describe the meeting as inconclusive as the process has to be carried forward.
Advani had created a sensation by resigning from key party posts on June 10, one day after Modi’s elevation was announced at a party meeting in Goa, and alleging in a letter to BJP president Rajnath Singh that most party leaders were busy pursuing their personal agendas.
IANS
