A state of confusion
EVER since he took over from Narasimha Rao as president of the Congress party, Sitaram Kesri has had his eye on the prime ministership. At the age of 79 (or possibly 81), he is not inclined to wait until the next general election, which is not due until 2001. In any case, he would rather manipulate his way to power through parliamentary deals than face the uncertainties of another election.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “A state of confusion”
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