Will Meira Kumar be Rahul's Manmohan?While it would be wonderful to have a bright young politician like Sachin Pilot or Jyotiraditya Scindia as Rahul's premier, the chances are that Rahul will opt for Symbolism over Competence and Youth. And what more potent symbol than a Dalit Lady Leader, asks Heptanesia Mumbaikar. Almost 15 years ago -- in August 1998, six years before she stunned the nation with her decision not to accept the prime minister's mantle -- I asked Sonia Gandhi if 'When your party comes to power, you will stay on ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago |