
But it8217;s not only the Communist ranks that are confused. The BJP is out of gear yet again, just as it appeared to be gathering its wits and poised to play its role as an Opposition. L K Advani8217;s attempts at a course-correction in the party were successfully stonewalled by the section opposed to the US deal. After the recant, the grapevine has it that Arun Shourie, who along with Yashwant Sinha, is the spokesperson of the party on the issue, drafted Advani8217;s denial statement. The statement said the saffron stalwart had never diverted from the party8217;s stated position and called for 8220;renegotiating8221; the 123 agreement.