Vajpayee: The Reluctant President and the Kalam Presidency

Vajpayee: The Reluctant President and the Kalam Presidency

Vajpayee: The Reluctant President and the Kalam Presidency In a strategic political maneuver, the Bharatiya Janata Party proposed Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the presidential post, suggesting Lal Krishna Advani take over as prime minister. However, Vajpayee declined, citing concerns that his presidency by majority could negatively impact Indian democracy.Ashok Tandon, Vajpayee's media advisor, narrates this in 'Atal Smaran', highlighting the dynami…

Before Kalam, BJP floated Vajpayee's name for President: Former PM's aide reveals in book

New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Before considering APJ Abdul Kalam for the eleventh presidential candidate of India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suggested Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name for the President's post and hand over the prime ministership to Lal Krishna Advani. However, the then-prime minister refused, stating that his becoming President by virtue of his majority would set a wrong precedent. Ashok Tandon, who served as Vajpayee's media adviso…