Advani, who was apprehensive about Modi being anointed as PM candidate, praised the performance of Modi, Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Raman Singh for their roles as chief ministers.
Advani did not fail to remind party workers that it's not high-sounding speeches, but the tireless work of party cadres has made BJP what it is today, obliquely referring to media's propensity towards Modi's oratory.