Would like to see Rahul Gandhi as PM: Sudheendra Kulkarni


Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI): BJP veteran LK Advani's former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni on Monday said India needs a leader who can solve "big problems" such as the Kashmir issue and therefore he would like to see Congress chief Rahul Gandhi as the future prime minister.

Listing disputes with Pakistan and China, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "failed" to solve the big problems.

Speaking at a panel discussion in Mumbai, Kulkarni praised Rahul, saying he is a "leader with good heart".

He said dialogue is the only solution to solve the long-standing dispute with Pakistan, and normalising ties with the neighbouring country is key to India becoming a great nation.

"We must state what is required for solving the problem with Pakistan. And which is why I made a suggestion that I would like to see Rahul Gandhi as future prime minister," he said at the event organised by All India Professionals' Congress.

The event was attended by senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, whose book Spectrum Politics was launched there.

Kulkarni added: "(Rahul) is young and he is idealist. He is a man with compassion. No political leader in recent times had spoken the language of love, affection and compassion."

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, Kulkarni said Rahul should visit neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, China and Bangladesh and emerge with ideas to solve the "big problems".

"Like Rajiv Gandhi did when he was in the Opposition... He went to Afghanistan. Similarly, Rahul ji should go to Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and emerge as a leader with new ideas on how to solve big problems that Modi ji has failed to solve," Kulkarni said.

He described himself as a "well-wisher" of the Congress and pitched for a dialogue between the party and the RSS notwithstanding their differences.

  

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  • Arge, Bangalore

    Sun, Jun 24 2018

    Who is this rogue Sudindhra Kulkarni, what is his contribution , other than being secretary of a politician. People like him should never be promoted,, this guy is fox in the sour grapes story, he can only create nuisance and trouble.

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  • Arfa, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 21 2018

    God save this country from politicians

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 20 2018

    Own party membrs vomiting venom on Modi now, Advani is silently watching. that mean Modi is full of hatred person, who do not enjoy development of others.

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  • LENSON, NAIROBI

    Wed, Jun 20 2018

    Badchi Maraya ! The only way Congress and their allies can get more seats by announcing Rahul is not their PM candidate, PM candidate will be decided after the results and allies seats.

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  • Ajit, Dubai

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Dear Dr Kamath,

    I completely agree with you except for your last paragraph.

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  • Myna, Mysuru

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    This is true Maan Ki Baat by Sudheendra Kulkarni. His impression is very well expressed though it is gall to many opponents. Rahul should be given a chance. India can be rest assured that Rahul will not be stupid or foolish to commit blunders like demonetization and other 'U' turns of the NDA committed by PM Narendra Modi. He will be in India and not be a NRI PM like Modi. Despite Modis external trips the relations with our neighbors is at its rock bottom.

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  • Rajendra, Udupi

    Wed, Jun 20 2018

    We gave 60 years to congress and disappointed with the performance. Now we must give 60 years to Modi led BJP, after that we should analyse, whether we vote for BJP or NOT.

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  • Sukumar H, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    I doubt Mr. Kulkarni. Cong is losing everywhere. Now they have openly announced they want to be a part of a 'maha ghatbandhan' to counter BJP or Modi. On the contrary some in the so called 'bandhan' do not want to align with Raga as they know he will spoil the show. His campaigning has not brought good results as well. Lost many states to Cong. Any ways good luck, may all your dreams come true.

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  • Sampath, Mlore/ Blore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Can you recall how many seats did BJP/ Jan Sangh won from 1951 to 1984?

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  • Ashok shetty, udupi

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    For slaves ,only one family is the option

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    that is the dream of every slave in india.

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  • moorthy, Kasargod

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Already 9 slaves detected from disagree.. Let see how more slaves left..... :)

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    We need leaders with an all inclusive approach and not a narrow minded and divisive approach like Modi. India is in need of Statesman Like MMS and Vajpayee.

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    It will be a insult to Vajpayee to put vajpayee and MMS on the same page.
    Please dont do that.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    mahesh, Mangalore
    Any time, Man mohan was better than Vajapayee. The man quietly revolutionised the Indian economy in spite of all the odd. In fact it will be insult to Man Mohan Singh, to equate himself to Vajapayee.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Why are you trying to destroy Modi's dreams about 2019 ?

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Agoli Manjanna, Bappanaad

    Dhol tikkuji pandd itte Daijid geechere suru malthina?... LOL

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  • Agoli Manjanna, Bappanaad

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Mariyala suru aandathe.. ancha business onthe kammi undu.. Ha ha ha

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  • mahesh, mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Poor kulkarni.
    Must be angry that he was not given any position by Modi.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    rahul can serve as a good p.m., as of now v have a worst illiterate p.m., 1st time in 70 years

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  • nagesh nayak, bangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    HEY PSEUDOS,

    SRIMAAN NARENDRA MODIJI DOES YOGA WHICH IS MADE IN HINDUSTAN, THEREFORE WILL BE PM FOR NEXT 25 YEARS

    HATS OFF TO SRIMAAN MODIJI

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    damagerdas narasura m.......

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  • Truth teller, Karnataka

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    NAGESH, YOUR POSTS ARE ACTUALLY INSULTS TO BJP AND MODIJI!!

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  • Kailesh K, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    He is an ex CPI then joined BJP for some time and then Cong. Nobody takes him seriously. Guess he is out of touch and not aware that Cong has lost 22 states and RaGa has had 33 election defeats.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Kailesh K, Mangalore

    Change EVM to ballot papers.

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  • Mahi, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Rahul Gandhi can solve all the issues like how he did with JD(S) in Karnataka.. Just surrender unconditionally and then claim victory...

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    ..if any one remember, during first year of MODI govt there was huge hue &cry over a private delegation meeting in pakistan..its was headed by Congresman Salman kurshid and this Kulkarni was part of that delegation..after delegation met their counterparts in pakistan, Congress floated fake propaganda saying RSS men kulkarni met pakistanis & praised JINNAH..Congress took him to pakistan & BJP was defamed..now connect the dots..these are part of the bigger game..

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    You people are good in fake stories.

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  • Prasanna, Bajpe/Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    gm
    "sach Kadwa Hota hai"

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  • Annu, Sharjah

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Magar har kadwa sach naheen hotha

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    chaiwala ne kabee bhi zindagi mem such bolaa hai?????????

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Dear Ramesh,
    I know Mr Sudheendra Kulkarni and I am one of his friends and so know him personally
    He cannot be bought by money or anything for that matter .He is a straight forward upright person of high calibre.He is an IITian too.and former editor of Blitz
    Now regarding his political career.He has been very close to Advani ji ,He was posted at PMO during NDA govt time and he is not given any importancy in present govt that perhaps has affected him just like Yeshwant Sinha
    He has no past affiliations to RSS at any point of time
    He is highly secular in his views ,He considers All religions same
    I also agree on his view that Rahul has good qualities of Love and affection.
    But I disagree with him that Rahul Gandhi can be a better PM than Modi because Modi has all those qualities of Love ,affection plus patience ,Duty boundness(18 hours work), Selfless Ness(No family Whole India is his family) and Forgiveness

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  • Mark Dcruz, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 20 2018

    And the Fekuisam in him..

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  • Truth teller, Karnataka

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    You think that we were not born that time that you are creating fake stories and making people believe as if it's real!?

    We understand everything! Don't put your fake things here!. We all know who is RSS, Who is Kulkarni, Who is Modiji, Who is Amitji etc etc!

    The moment a person from BJP says something unpalatable, immediately he becomes a congressman or a Pakistani or a deshdrohi!!?.

    How long will you all continue doing this?. People are fed up now with these fake stories!

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    ..Do you think Congressmen left ex President Pranab mukherji for attendign RSS office!!..if some one blames MODI he will become secular..Congress & NCP waiting for Sivsena alliance..do you think Congress rejectes!!

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Yes, Rahul is decent in his talks also.

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  • Agoli Manjanna, Bappanaad

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Sudheendra Kulkarni told - PM (Post Man).........

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  • sonu, Bajpe/Dubai

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Sudheendra Kulkarni Sir,
    Your dream and wishes will come in reality v.soooooooon.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Well commented by Kulkarni on Rahul Gandhi and hope he will live upto the aspirations of people and become a good leader to lead the nation.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    The whole country knows Modi don't have capabilities to solve even 5 class maths problem ..

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  • Agoli Manjanna, Bappanaad

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    ಮೋದಿ ಮೇಲಿನ ಅಸೂಯೆ.. ಮಚ್ಚರ.. ದ್ವೇಷ.. ಉಕ್ಕಿ ಹರಿಯುತಿದೆ....

    Prevention is better than cure..

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  • Well wisher, Kudla

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Dholu bottere pola Bappanadudu

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  • Kuchan, Kudla

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Pre election & while in opposition people makes very good and bold speeches and public likes it. Once elected them you don't see the sweetness and boldness..... Current politicians are good for making public fool.

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  • Prasanna, Bajpe/Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 19 2018

    Full payment milgaya kya????

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