The Hindi weekly Outlook Saptahik literally had its ear to the ground inside the venue where a stormy meeting of BJP legislators in Bhopal took place. Arun Jaitley and Pramod Mahajan flew in from Delhi to ensure that Shivraj Singh Chauhan is "elected" the new CM by the legislators. Excerpts:
(There is chaos in the first 34 minutes. Finally, proceedings begin.)
(There is chaos in the first 34 minutes. Finally, proceedings begin.)
Arun Jaitley:
Uma Bharati:
applause
Jaitley:
Pramod Mahajan:
Uma:
Mahajan:
Babulal Gaur:
laughter
Shejwar:
Jaitley:
An argument follows. Jaitley asks those in favour of Shivraj to raise their hands. Uma again asks for a secret ballot
Uma:
Jaitley:
Uma:
Mahajan:
Jaitley:
Most of them listen to him and return to their seats
