Leaders 145;beyond146; BJP conduct code

This apart, be restrained in organising receptions at public places and be austere in presenting mementos, garlands, ornate headgears and crowns; inform authorities concerned about protest strikes, dharnas and road blockades; Abide by House rules and don8217;t level personal allegations; Air grievances at party fora and don8217;t organise rallies in favour or against any leader; don8217;t sit on the dais unless invited and review work done.

As the leadership released the code, a hoarding close to the gate of its central office congratulated new party chief M. Venkaiah Naidu. The workers were expected to be restrained, but the feat apparently did not cover the leaders.So Madan Lal Khurana felt free to put up two hoardings over the boundary wall of his house congratulating himself on being named the Delhi BJP chief.

The call to avoid making personal allegations did not extend up to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Since the mandate was meant for lesser mortals, the leadership was obviously not governed by it.