Published: Monday, Jun 6, 2011, 0:50 IST
By Harish Gupta | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eviction-of-ramdev-didnt-end-the-crisis_1551656
Even as sudden break-down of talks between the government and Baba Ramdev after the deal had been “100% clinched” in writing is shrouded in mystery, the government is extremely worried over the nationwide fallout of the past-midnight police action to evict the yoga guru from Ramlila ground.
The government on Sunday fielded several ministers, including Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, HRD minister Kapil Sibal and tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahay, to douse the fire.
But it was keeping its fingers crossed. Ramdev has not shown any signs of relenting and vowed to continue his fight and re-enter Delhi.
The government was also aware that not only the BJP but other political parties may rally behind the iconic yoga guru. The
BSP, SP, JD(U) and civil society activists have already condemned the brutal police action.
There were clear signs of reconciliation. That despite the bitter public spat both sides had left enough room for talks when the storm blows over. If Pranab Mukherjee said that the use of force was “unfortunate”, Swami Ramdev also distanced himself from the BJP, saying his movement had nothing to do with the saffron party.
Subodh Kant Sahay, one of the key negotiators and considered close to Ramdev, gave a graphic account of the talks after clinching the mutually acceptable deal on “action taken report on black money”. He refused to hazard a guess why Swami Ramdev announced his decision to go on fast after promising to negotiators to the contrary. “It’s a mystery to me and we were forced to release his letter only when he did not give up his fast in lieu of our written commitment as promised,” he said.
The fact that instead of HRD minister Kapil Sibal, it was Sahay who faced the press through the day and Mukherjee also pitched in.
By Harish Gupta | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eviction-of-ramdev-didnt-end-the-crisis_1551656
Even as sudden break-down of talks between the government and Baba Ramdev after the deal had been “100% clinched” in writing is shrouded in mystery, the government is extremely worried over the nationwide fallout of the past-midnight police action to evict the yoga guru from Ramlila ground.
The government on Sunday fielded several ministers, including Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, HRD minister Kapil Sibal and tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahay, to douse the fire.
But it was keeping its fingers crossed. Ramdev has not shown any signs of relenting and vowed to continue his fight and re-enter Delhi.
The government was also aware that not only the BJP but other political parties may rally behind the iconic yoga guru. The
BSP, SP, JD(U) and civil society activists have already condemned the brutal police action.
There were clear signs of reconciliation. That despite the bitter public spat both sides had left enough room for talks when the storm blows over. If Pranab Mukherjee said that the use of force was “unfortunate”, Swami Ramdev also distanced himself from the BJP, saying his movement had nothing to do with the saffron party.
Subodh Kant Sahay, one of the key negotiators and considered close to Ramdev, gave a graphic account of the talks after clinching the mutually acceptable deal on “action taken report on black money”. He refused to hazard a guess why Swami Ramdev announced his decision to go on fast after promising to negotiators to the contrary. “It’s a mystery to me and we were forced to release his letter only when he did not give up his fast in lieu of our written commitment as promised,” he said.
The fact that instead of HRD minister Kapil Sibal, it was Sahay who faced the press through the day and Mukherjee also pitched in.
