State leaders also say that the while the decision on Modi playing a national role might be delayed, they were sure he cannot be denied what is his "natural right".
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, who is set to rejoin BJP Jan 21, also says that Modi -- who last week led the BJP back to power in Gujarat -- has a charisma that can't be ignored.
"He is a very tall leader, has a clean image and had given an efficient administration to Gujarat," he says.
Close aides say Kalyan Singh had spoken to the national leadership about the possibilities of an "all out" joint campaign in Uttar Pradesh in the run up to the general elections 2014.
