Narendra Modi was the man of the moment at the meeting with all leaders, including L K Advani, welcoming him with sweets and embraces.
Before the start of the meeting at the party headquarters, Modi first greeted Advani and bent towards him as a gesture of respect. Advani then embraced him.
Advani was initially opposed to anointment of Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate and had even resigned last year from all posts in protest, only to change his decision a day later.
Before the meeting, Modi was greeting with cheers and blowing of conch shells at the party headquarters.
