The tension was intense. National Security Adviser MK Narayanan had been tipped to be appointed as a governor, but it was not clear to which state. Reporters asked Narayanan: “Sir, bring us out of our misery. Where are you going?” He asked with a smile: “Where would you like me to go?” A reporter asked: “What do you prefer, hilsa fish or koliwada crabs.” He thought for a moment and started laughing: “Well, since you ask — neither, frankly” he said.