One has heard of Witchhunt and Manhunt..but now we have this intense "Mole- hunt". The fact that people,out of limelight (read power), facing severe identity crisis can write just about anything in a "memoir" , "autobiography" or "reflections" to grab eyeballs is proved by the Jaswant Singh's latest tactic.
In his book 'A Call to Honour: In Service of an Emergent India', Jaswant Singh has alleged that a mole in the PMO during the time of late prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao had leaked nuclear secrets to the US. This might definitely do some pre-release publicity for his book, but the same cannot be said for BJP!
His colleague Mr Das Munshi was at his wit's best: "We could have helped him find buyers and even honked to secure buyers for his book," he said, adding "it is a book-selling campaign unparalleled in history."
While Jassu still claims: "I have never used the word 'mole,' even in the book. However, it generated so much excitement and the prime minister charged me with lacking in decency..."
While BJP's already squirming over turmole caused by the deepening embarrasment, Jaswant Singh's claim that he was still waiting, apparently with little success, for a "call" from the PM to discuss the matter did not cut much ice either.
BJP is busy digging a hole to bury the mole,while Congress's is on a roll taking a dig at BJP's role.
Is is what they call making a mountain out of a mole? Are'nt there enough issues of national interest to focus on?
PS. Taking a cue from Jassu, looks like our Ex-India Cricket Coach John Wright is trying to bring lots of " dressing room" scenes out of the closet in his memoir. Censor Board probably might give an A certificate ?
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Why do all the memoirs have to always be so bitter?
In his book 'A Call to Honour: In Service of an Emergent India', Jaswant Singh has alleged that a mole in the PMO during the time of late prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao had leaked nuclear secrets to the US. This might definitely do some pre-release publicity for his book, but the same cannot be said for BJP!
His colleague Mr Das Munshi was at his wit's best: "We could have helped him find buyers and even honked to secure buyers for his book," he said, adding "it is a book-selling campaign unparalleled in history."
While Jassu still claims: "I have never used the word 'mole,' even in the book. However, it generated so much excitement and the prime minister charged me with lacking in decency..."
While BJP's already squirming over turmole caused by the deepening embarrasment, Jaswant Singh's claim that he was still waiting, apparently with little success, for a "call" from the PM to discuss the matter did not cut much ice either.
BJP is busy digging a hole to bury the mole,while Congress's is on a roll taking a dig at BJP's role.
Is is what they call making a mountain out of a mole? Are'nt there enough issues of national interest to focus on?
PS. Taking a cue from Jassu, looks like our Ex-India Cricket Coach John Wright is trying to bring lots of " dressing room" scenes out of the closet in his memoir. Censor Board probably might give an A certificate ?
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Why do all the memoirs have to always be so bitter?
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I think its very unfair on Jassu's part to bring this up now.. Why did he not bring it up when it was happening ? It looks like a book-selling gimmick.. Very well written Seattle Smoke..
Mr.JS has created an ugly mole in the beautiful face of the successor PMO headed by ABV of BJP. What else besides ensuring big publicity for the sale of the book ?
The title of his book "In Service of" could have been "mole-in service of grand sale of the memoir"
If JS could not remember the name of the mole(if there was one!),how can he expect Mr.M Singh,the then FM who enjoyed 100% confidence of PVN ( and now no confidence either from Cong or allies!or oppn)to pursue the riddle to its logical conclusion?
Mr Das Munsi should have mentioned his offer before print of the book in which case "mole"would have disappeared from the scene.Now it is too late,Mr.Munsi.
I am afraid,cong will henceforth use the epithet "mole mall" instead of any "goal mall". Of course "mole" is a self goal for BJP.
---Gandi--
parag: thats whatim sayin..thanks
gandy: ur take onthe issue is abs hilarious...Seems like our country is riddled by moles morethan floods (pun intended)!
This blog has really got me thinking as I head to the airport to take a long and boring flight to London.. Coincidentjy we were discussing this very topic at work today.. Saw your comments on my blog.. Thanks
Bon air Voyage! Say Hi to Cherie & Blair.
Why thank for comments..its my Job, prolly the only one i get satisfaction from, so far!
May be you need to look for a job change.. Want to try stock broking ? Not sure if i would have gprs in uk.. So may not be able vo access the web con hence blogs.. Do have access to emails.. So can read what others write on my blog site.. Back Saturday..
**Is is what they call making a mountain out of a mole? Are'nt there enough issues of national interest to focus on?
exactly my thoughts!
Keshi.
Please please ask Gandy to START A BLOG and write about anything under the sun! That comment rocks!
Gollum: Gandy can start a blog, but not on MY TIME.
Parag: I am almost broke and I cant take stock of that..
Keshi: mind over matter!
just bot the book while on my weekly (sunday) trip to crossroads.. have not started reading it though
Creep: Waiting for ya review post!
Parag: So negative publicity WORKS..After all its planned publicity! Enjoy Jassu's excellent queen's english!
Have not started reading it yet.. Currently reading the “Google Story”.. I am a slow reader .. Basically because of lack of free time.. I guess would start it on the weekend..
Yes, the publicity works.. I bought the book just because of your blog. Ask Jassu for royalty !!
Blaming me already?
ewgqihBlaming you ? Well this is just the start .. If it turns out to be a lousy book.. I may send you a bill for Rs 595
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