Serious consequences if Modi becomes PM: Chidambaram

“Yesterday, he has the audacity to say ‘vote for me' and he says nothing can prevent me from becoming the PM. I think the BJP is now a shadow of a political party. It is being taken over and overtaken by an individual and his coterie.”

Chidambaram said, “I think, BJP will pay a heavy price for this kind of situation where an individual has usurped the party, which is why BJP is unable to publish its manifesto, even when the first round of voting is going to take place tomorrow”.

“There will be serious consequences if Modi became the Prime Minister,” he said. Jaitley retorted by saying that the Congress can comment once the Modi government is formed.

“Chidamabaram's statement presumes that Narendra Modi is becoming the PM and now he is preparing for the next round of politics. “Well, let him take over and then they are entitled to comment on his performance.”

“I see a great sense of depression in the Congress...  when there is an election, they should depend on voter's choice. Ultimately what the voters desire, will prevail.”