The Worthy Successor
Given her incredible track record as an efficient administrator, Anandiben is the most deserving candidate for the top job in Gujarat (“Iron Lady In Waiting”, August 19). With Narendra Modi eyeing the prime ministerial berth, Anandiben indeed is the most deserving candidate for the chief minister’s post in Gujarat. There are, however, other factors like acceptability among party workers, by the party itself, by the RSS and support from certain castes that count as well. What remains to be seen is whether merit and acumen get precedence over other factors in giving the state a leader who is needed rather than one who merely enjoys greater popularity for reasons other than aptitude.
NEEHARIKA SINHA, Allahabad