Mamata, Kejriwal dine in Rome, discuss impending elections
The two Chief Ministers have been vocal opponents of the Central Government.
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As Vatican City was thronged by lakhs of visitors and followers from across the world to stand witness to the canonization of Saint Teresa there were three major delegations from India too.
One led by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, second by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the third and largest contingent led by representatives from Mother Teresa's city Kolkata under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
There were basic exchange of greetings between the three contingents in Rome but West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal met beyond the celebrations over a dinner in Rome.
The two Chief Ministers have been vocal opponents of the Central Government. Mamata Banerjee presented a Bible translated in Bengali to the Archbishop Thomas D'Souza as a mark of respect in presence of Kejriwal.
But there is more to it than what meets the eye. Sources said that the two discussed the impending elections and a bit of future strategy too.
Aam Aadmi Party is launching itself aggressively in Punjab State Elections. Trinamool Congress too has recently become a National Party recognised by the Election Commission of India.
Both have been strong in their respective states and now it is time to focus on Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and not to forget Manipur.
Interestingly all three states are ruled by three different political parties hence the style and issues of political campaign will differ.
Mamata and Arvind are known to share a healthy political rapport with common agenda and ideology and are expected to support each other in political campaigns to keep the vote bank united.
This time however both have decided to utilise the time even in Rome not to do what Romans do but to think what Indians would do...rather Voters would do in state elections.
Source: India Today
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