She had taken away the one trump card that the BJP had expected to use against theCongress, and left the nation shell-shocked. I was incredibly relieved that the country would not have aforeign-born person as prime minister, but also found myself with a new found respect for the courage andintegrity that enabled the Congress Party President to take the decision that she did. Since then allegationshave come from all quarters in the Hindu Right that did this not because of any "inner voice", butthat this is just a sordid drama to extract more concessions from allies, and that she had done this so thatthe Congress party would have better chances in coming elections by robbing the BJP of its foreign-origincard. With the swearing in of Dr. Manmohan Singh as the prime minister, I think we can put the firstallegation to rest. Now, even if the second allegation that she did this solely to increase gains for theCongress is true, how many of our own netas, after having unopposed access to the highest position inthe country, would sacrifice their own personal interests for the betterment of their party or nation?