LK Advani raises pitch for 2014 Polls

BJP veteran LK Advani has shocked the nation by triggering a bid debate in the political arena through his blog. Advani's anti-Modi stand was clear from his writing, as he predicted a non-Congress, non-BJP Prime Minister aftermath 2014 polls.

Advani said that the Congress Party would get less than 100 seats in 2014. As per his claims, the BJP would get good number of seats, but neither of the parties would be able to form the government without outside support.

The BJP veteran also said that no third front government is possible in India without the support of the Congress or BJP. He also categorically said that a non-BJP, non-Congress may be installed at the Centre in 2014.

Advani's statement came amidst talks of a secret meeting between Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and BJP President Nitin Gadkari. Nitish reportedly told Gadkari in clear terms that NDA should name a person with secular credential as the Prime Minister. Gadkari assured Nitish that all NDA allies will be consulted before the BJP finalises a name.

Advani is being seen as anti-Modi after the latter gained importance within the party. The BJP veteran did not want Narendra Modi to rise to such a stature from where it would be impossible to dislodge him. That could be the reason why he is hinting at a non-BJP Prime Minister, as he knows majority of the leaders and cadres within the party want to see Narendra Modi as the next PM of the country.