When UPA II troubleshooter Pranab Mukherjee was closeted in his room in Parliament House with DMK representative Dayanidhi Maran working out a patch-up formula, the senior-most Congress minister in the government from Tamil Nadu, P Chidambaram, paced the corridors anxiously appearing eager to find out what was happening inside. The moment Mukherjee emerged from the meeting, the home minister walked up to him and the two were engrossed in a conversation in the Parliament House corridors for over five minutes, leaving many bystanders curious. Journalists keen to figure out if their body language pointed to any tension between the two were disappointed because neither betrayed any emotion while speaking.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app