New Delhi, Jan 04: After weeks of war of words,
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Babulal Gaur and firebrand BJP
leader Uma Bharati today buried the hatchet after a joint
meeting with party president L K Advani with Gaur apologising
for having made critical remarks against her.
"I express regret for having made harsh remarks against
her (Bharati)," Gaur, flanked by the former Madhya Pradesh
Chief Minister, told reporters after the 30-minute meeting the
duo had with Advani.
Bharati responded by saying that Gaur's expression of
apology showed his "greatness and speciality" and added that
all differences had ended with it.
The two had been engaged in a slanging match for weeks
which intensified after Bharati was suspended from BJP for
challenging Advani on November 10. Gaur had welcomed the step
triggering harsh reaction and counter-reactions.
After today's meeting, Gaur described Bharati as his
"Didi" (sister) and said they have decided to work together.
Bharati, who came to Advani's residence along with RSS
ideologue s Gurumurthy, said she had told the BJP president
that she had no "grudge" against Gaur.
She said Gaur was elder to her by 30 years and was a
father-figure and a respected person.
Bureau Report
