Chief concerns

The ostensible reason for the Congress’ just concluded “Chintan Shivir” in Jaipur was to discuss the party’s strategy for the forthcoming state and general elections. But a big part of the strategy is also to frame a strategy to counter Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s growing clout in national politics. But many senior Congressmen think this is an overreaction from the party’s leadership. Asked about the party’s line on Modi, a senior leader said, “Which Modi... the one who rules Gujarat?” He went on to add that there are 28 chief ministers in India and the party is not interested in discussing any one of them.