• The DMK has decided to join the Cong-led coalition government in view of the ‘‘changed circumstances’’
• For the second day in a row, the BSE Sensex jumped by another 129 points, closing at 5006.10
• The question is not of any individual but of the nation… Manmohan is a senior politician. If Cong has finalised his name, we have no hesitation… All the games of Vajpayee and RSS have been defeated.
Laloo Prasad Yadav, RJD
• After Sonia declined to accept the post, this is the best development for Cong, the country and for carrying on Cong’s programmes.
P Chidambaram
• His experience in financial sector management and transparent style of working will create confidence among domestic and international investors.
Hemandra Kothari, chairman, DSP Merrill Lynch
• He has a great experience of economics and great quality of heart and mind.
Adi Godrej, chairman, Godrej Consumer Products