Sharp differences over imminent naming of Narendra Modi as BJP’s prime ministerial candidate spilled into the open on Thursdayy with an Advani camp member saying he is a ‘socially polarising’ figure while its Bihar leader Sushil Kumar Modi felt there is no other alternative to him.
Attacking Narendra Modi, Advani’s close associate Sudheendhra Kulkarni asked as to how a leader who has ‘polarised’ the society and even his party can run a stable and effective government at the centre.
‘A socially polarising leader has polarised his own party. Can he run a smooth, stable and effective government at the Centre? THINK SERIOUSLY!’ Kulkarni said on Twitter about Narendra Modi without naming him.
Though Advani is said to be opposed to Modi being declared BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, he has not spoken out openly on the issue.
However, the timing of remarks made by Kulkarni, virtually considered Advani’s alter ego, is significant and are seen as echoing the BJP leader's views amid attempts to bring him around on Modi issue.
‘Elections are seven months away. People want a change. But who will provide the change? Leaders who are polarising the society?’ Kulkarni.
He maintained that there is no unanimity in the party about the Prime Ministerial candidate.
‘Question does arise that can such a leader ensure a smooth government and peace in the society,’ he said.
Attacking Narendra Modi, Advani’s close associate Sudheendhra Kulkarni asked as to how a leader who has ‘polarised’ the society and even his party can run a stable and effective government at the centre.
‘A socially polarising leader has polarised his own party. Can he run a smooth, stable and effective government at the Centre? THINK SERIOUSLY!’ Kulkarni said on Twitter about Narendra Modi without naming him.
Though Advani is said to be opposed to Modi being declared BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, he has not spoken out openly on the issue.
However, the timing of remarks made by Kulkarni, virtually considered Advani’s alter ego, is significant and are seen as echoing the BJP leader's views amid attempts to bring him around on Modi issue.
‘Elections are seven months away. People want a change. But who will provide the change? Leaders who are polarising the society?’ Kulkarni.
He maintained that there is no unanimity in the party about the Prime Ministerial candidate.
‘Question does arise that can such a leader ensure a smooth government and peace in the society,’ he said.