Congress Chanukya heading to Rashtrapathi Bhavan

Jul 19 ,2012 16:11 PM
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  • Pranab Mukherjee

    Pranab Mukherjee

    The word Pranab Mukherjee means a lot to the political in-circles in the Congress. His saga from an active leader of West Bengal to the Rashtrapathi Bhavan has not been an overnight tale of success. His determination and witty persona made way for this epitome setting, probably the last goal of his well-accomplished life. The Chanukya of the party was always the most sought after troubleshooter in controversies. And many a times has been the man-Friday to the UPA, say sources. Pranab da plays the Maharashtra chord in this image while he was in the state to campaign, on July 13.

  • Pranab Mukherjee

    Pranab Mukherjee

    Today's political whizz Pranab da was once the bitter enemy of the Gandhi family when he staked the claims of sitting on the PM’s chair after the sudden demise of the charismatic leader Indira Gandhi, getting into loggerheads with Rajiv Gandhi. The impertinence tossed his political career for some time into wilderness. However, later he emerged back into the 10 Janpith corridors with much better propositions. He has served as foreign minister, defense minister and finance minister twice. Nevertheless, his dream was never fulfilled of being the PM. As Malhotra, who has written extensively about the Gandhi family said, `the top job always eluded him because Sonia Gandhi, Rajiv's widow and the current Congress leader, never forgave him for his impertinence three decades ago.’ This May 22, 2012 file photo suggests how Manmohan ji acted as a bridge between the both.

  • Pranab Mukherjee

    Pranab Mukherjee

    Relentless Chanukya was not in the good books of the industry. That could possibly been visible when the PM took over finance, when he resigned. PM immediately announced policies to 'revive the animal spirit' in India's economy, implying that Pranab da had somehow suppressed it. However, this makes one wonder why a strong man in an ornamental post. Probably the politically strong willed man could turn fortunes in the favour of the party, if there could be some negatives at the 2014 general elections, say observers. This June 28, 2012 file photo suggests that Pranab da has blessings of all the top brass of the Congress while filing his nomination.

  • Pranab Mukherjee

    Pranab Mukherjee

    The infuriated political whizz was always a sore in the eyes for the media. He gave blunt replies and abrupt decisions on many issues while as a minister. However, as a candidate running for presidency his attitude totally transformed into a humble person, apologizing, requesting and what not. Pranab da is completely a changed man nowadays. He planned to be the head of the country from the parliament but now is gearing up to be the head of the country from the Rashtrapathi Bhavan. People who know him as a person will definitely agree that the Chakravarthi avatar of this Chanakya is sure to go down the history as a memorable one. This July 01, 2012 file photo in Karnataka shows how support started flowing from all quarters.

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