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Advani: Modi will be next PM, never intended to not contest from Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad: Former deputy prime minister and senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Saturday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will become the next prime minister of India.Advani was confident about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning

IANS Published : Apr 05, 2014 12:55 IST, Updated : Apr 05, 2014 13:49 IST
The veteran leader recalled his relations with Gujarat and Gandhinagar from where he is seeking re-election to the Lower House, for the sixth term.

"Absolutely. Rejoicing. Afterall, my relations with Gandhinagar and with Gujarat did not start with my contesting from here. They started with the unfortunate aspect (partition) that accompanied India's Independence," he said when asked whether he was happy to be contesting from Gandhinagar.

When asked about his reported preference for Bhopal over Gandhinagar, Advani said, "No, that is not exactly true. There was a very strong request from Madhya Pradesh to contest from Bhopal also."

Polling for the seat will take place on April 30. According to sources, Modi will accompany the BJP patriarch for filing of papers. Advani's daughter Pratibha is also likely to be present.

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