New Delhi: It was Indian political Diaspora at work at the World Economic Forum-backed Indian Economic Summit here on Monday.

They debated the possible political contours post next years Lok Sabha polls. If it were the past and present UPA constituents indulging in usual flip-flops, stealing the thunder was Modinomics of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi.

Modi came specially attired for the occasion to sell his wares 'the all-inclusive Gujarat model of development' which he felt was solution to all problems. The conventional kurta-churidar had given way to a well-tailored black pant and sleeves jacket as the usually-rabble rousing BJP leader stuck to his economic agenda to capture centre stage.

Was he fronting himself for a bigger political role in the days to come?

His repeated reference to suggestions he had tendered to prime minister Manmohan Singh and the planning commission on Indias overall growth led many to believe he was on a mission in the capital. "We are talking fruits, not quality of fruit-bearing seeds," he said explaining the malady afflicting the system.

A lesson or two ostensibly for those governing the nation. "People are not interested in government but good governance. Those in power tend to flaunt the governments powers and rules that act as a repellent for the people. Shift the focus from government to governance," Modi gave his mool-mantra for success.

He the economist had definitive ideas on how to counter the impact of the great American melt. "Convert the crisis into an opportunity. Give top billing to the infrastructure sector that will ensure development and employment."

Even as former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger exuded optimism about closer Indo-US relations in the Obama regime, the three Indian politicians Abhishek Singhvi (Congress), Amar Singh (Samajwadi Party) and D Raja (CPI) predictably agreed to disagree on various issues, including the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Amar Singh's assertion about communalism being a greater enemy than imperialism did not find favour with Raja who felt both were equally dangerous.

Source : DNA