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Pilotji, don't you think the Congress can learn from the BSP how to make the UF to agree to your demands?

Arre bhai, Pilotji, humne kya kiya jo Cangress nahin karti thi? Hamne paapulist budget diya. Hamne ecaanaamy mein ishtability laya. Aur paalitics kum khela. Aap ko to jyada gaali bhi nahin di. Sirf yeh saale CBI waale beech main aa latke, kya karen? Kyon, bhai, kyon??? Hum to sirf apni naukri kar rahen the. Paapi pate ka sawal hain na....

Pilot: Let me for a moment assume that the Congress will not be able to win the numbers game on April 11th..what would be the next course of action? I personally think that you guys should bring Kesri down. You should have organizational elections and appoint a leader with the long term view in mind. You should bring Kesri down for the fact that he has brought the state of politics to such sorry state. Why is the Congress so fixated on the Gandhi family. Rajiv was no great PM and nor was Indira Gandhi. In fact, Indira Gandhi has destroyed all democratic institutions in India and if politics is in such a sorry state of affairs and Congress in particular is so woefully short of vision and talent, you single handedly have to pint fingers at Indira and Rajiv. So why doesn't the Congress get out of this rut and not run to Sonia for every damn thing. Is she the Congress president by proxy? Whatever else the accusations might be against Rao.. I think he had the vision and intelligence and scholarship, it is indeed sad that he is such a state now. What would you do now?

Tahseen: At the moment Congress and UF both seem to be very strong on their lines, rather I would say adamant. But in next two three days, there will be pressure from the MPs from both sides to reach some workable formula. Then there will be some options available. As on today I had discussion with Congress president Mr Kesri, I also met former PM, VP Singh who is taking initiative from the UF side. To me both seems to be very firm on their respective lines. Their firmness on their views should bring a solution in the next 3-4 days.

What kind of solution will be acceptable to you. Pray, tell.

If you are talking about National Interest, then dump that old man Kesri !!

Mr Pilot, Good Morning...

Pilotji, in the current crisis, what is your opinion about a national govt. including (BJP as a major party) ?

Can Narasimha Rao ever lead a party again?

H D Deve Gowda: Gowdaji, jyadatar aap bhashan hi dete rahen, aur sab ko khush karte rahen. Aur ham bhi aap ki dosti mein kisan bhai hone ke nate judte rahe, lekin desh ki gadi nahin chali. CBI walle, akhbaron me likhte rahe aur hum hamesha kahte rahe ki Gowdaji jeetna brhastachar ke khilaf ladoge utna hi desh aap ka saath dega. Aap ko bhagwan ne yahan pahuncha diya hai aap befikar se ladiyan liken wahan bhi na lad payen. Ab baait ke baatcheet dil se kare aur koi raasta nikale.

Pilotji, Have you ever thought in the direction of formation of a National Govt. ? This communalism, anti-BJP planks don't fool anyone. Please answer.

Deepak: We have noted your suggestion.
Epee: Very difficult to say at the moment. But in coming days some workable formula will be visible.

Pilotji, When everything is going fine why should the Congress backstab the UF. You cant blame it on the budget, After llth the FM is your Congress boy only. This backstab is coming the third time. If yourself (Pilotji) or Pawar was the leader of Congress, I am positive this crisis would not have happened at all. Why do you let that clown Kesri go berserk ??? If there is going to be mid-term poll Congress is going to lose big time ...!!

What I meant was what solution would be acceptable to you personally. Don't you think you still stand to lose with that old bugger in command?

Deepak: There is no possibility of not forming a national government. Unfortunately, the political character of this country has weakened. A national government is only possible when political character is very strong. But we assure you a stable government.

Rajeshji, please tell us in your opinion what solution can there be? Will HDDG step aside for another leader? And if the UF bows down to this dictate, where will it stop?

Noting the suggestion ? What do you think about it ?

Pilotji, Thanks for replying. The best option for congress in my view is: To defeat UF govt on the floor of the house and then request President to install a National (all-party) Govt. for couple of years. The national govt. should just concentrate on economic development and welfare of country. I think this will be good for every political party in India.

Mr Pilot, from yr response to H D Deve Gowda (may his soul rest in pieces). It seems you are ready to sit and talk. Does that BJPwallah Sitaram Kesri share that sentiment?

If Kesri fails, what happens? Is there any option but for him to resign?

Apologies delay, no power in Delhi due rain (pun unintentional)..this one to wing...one word response...given a choice, today, politics or airforce? Tell us, for the Hashimara/Kalaikunda days and I'll call you at your home tomorrow...

What are you personally doing to resolve this crisis? Or have you been marginalised?

Mr Pilot, I am very cynical of what you politicians say, and what you really are thinking. Is the Congress getting desperate to get in power and loot the country or you are going to tell me that you guys really care about the common man and the poor people.

Pilotji, Aap ke response ka bahut bahut dhanyavad! Lekin, how would you assure us Bharatiyas of a stable govt. with manipulators like Kesri/Pawar around ?

Pilotji, are you or any of your colleagues in the Congress party thinking you can even dream about a fresh poll at this moment? If you do, do you guys believe you people can even win half of the seats you have in the Parliament now?

Remember the fake ATC from Pak in '71? Done any hobby flying since?

Abey Advani, you are too simplistic in your thinking. you think, all these parties are trying to form a government for the welfare of the people. They want to do their own welfare first and last. so don't give your idealistic bull.

What, Mr Pilot, you have brought darkness to Nayi Dilli!!!!!

Raj: Raj, as I have said it is a very critical time politically for the UF and the Congress. Any wrong decision by any of us, whether the UF or the Congress, can be damaging. I feel a mid-term poll should be avoided so that heavy burden on the national exchequer of Rs 400-500 crores is not there. Also, the MPs do not want an election at the moment. So these factors should bring some workable formula.

Don't you think the Congress has given the BJP the biggest boost it could hope for? I believe this will end the Congress as there is deep revulsion for your party and the way it craves for power.

Thanks, mog, you put him on the slab now

EVERYONE: I am thankful to all that I could interact on many issues with all of you. Unfortunately, I could not be that frank and open which I wanted to be because of sensitive political situation. I hope you would bare me for this. I assure you next time we will have more open talk. Thanks. Goodbye. And wish you all the best.

maybe the armed forces shud finally take over, with you in charge? if colonels can do it in Algeria, wing cos are good enough too?

Pilotji, How have the likes of strong, forthright people like you allowed the likes of weak, wily people like Kesri, Gadgil, Karunakaran, Ghulam Nabi Azaad to call the shots ? All of these people would lose their deposits from any place that they may contest. Any comments.

Running, running? Is the pilot quitting the dogfight?

Wo Kesri buddhe se kya baat karen. Meri gaddi to tod daali, ab kahan baith ke baat karen? Aap agar -- kisan hone ke naate -- mere saath baithna chahate hain to kuch baat kar sakte hain. Lekin yeh buddhe Kesri ko equation ke bahar rakh do. Kya rai app ki?

Pilotji, What will be your view (not Congress, yours only) if the BJP bails out UF in exchange for further amplifying the CBI sleuths againts all the scandal accused congressmen ?? Do you think your clown of a boss Mr. Kesri would have anticipated this ??

Thank you, Mr Pilot. We will take you up on that offer.